Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5R

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5R, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is relatively similar but the PL210 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was revealed 20 months before the NEX-5R which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the PL210 grades against the NEX-5R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL210 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the PL210 and the NEX-5R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and NEX-5R is 99 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and NEX-5R.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL210 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-5R will deliver extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.