Samsung PL210 vs Sony HX300

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung PL210 and Sony HX300, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was brought out 3 years before the HX300 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the PL210 grades versus the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony HX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony HX300 has sizing of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the PL210 against the HX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and HX300 is 99 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and HX300.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony HX300 to provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged PL210 will be behind in sensor technology.