Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-7

Here is a extensive analysis of the Samsung PL210 versus Sony NEX-7, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was brought out 11 months earlier than the NEX-7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the PL210 grades against the NEX-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL210 and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 comes with outer measurements 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) and the Sony NEX-7 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL210 versus Sony NEX-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the PL210 and the NEX-7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and NEX-7 is 99 and 84 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and NEX-7.

Clearly, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PL210 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-7 will give extra detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.