Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-6

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung PL210 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very well matched but the PL210 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The PL210 was introduced 3 years before the NEX-6 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the PL210 scores against the NEX-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL210 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 comes with physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL210 versus Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the PL210 compared to the NEX-6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and NEX-6 is 99 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and NEX-6.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL210 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-6 will give more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL210 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.