Samsung PL210 vs Sony A6500

On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A6500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL210 was brought out 6 years before the A6500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PL210 matches up vs the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL210 and Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 features exterior 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) while the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL210 versus Sony A6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the PL210 vs the A6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and A6500 is 99 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and A6500.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL210 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A6500 will deliver extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.