Samsung PL210 vs Sony H55

The following is a in depth comparison of the Samsung PL210 vs Sony H55, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was announced 7 months after the H55 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H55 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the PL210 grades versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 provides physical 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) whilst the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL210 compared to the H55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and H55 is 99 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and H55.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of photos but you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher PL210 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.