Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-C3

On this page, we are comparing the Samsung PL210 vs Sony NEX-C3, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is fairly similar but the PL210 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was introduced 7 months before the NEX-C3 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the PL210 grades against the NEX-C3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 enjoys outside dimensions 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-C3 has measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the PL210 versus the NEX-C3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and NEX-C3 is 99 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and NEX-C3.

All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL210 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-C3 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged PL210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.