Samsung PL210 vs Sony A850

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Samsung PL210 and Sony A850, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and A850 (25MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was revealed 9 months later than the A850 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PL210 grades against the A850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the PL210 versus the A850.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and A850 is 99 and 54 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and A850.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL210 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A850 will provide more detail because of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger PL210 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.