Samsung PL210 vs Sony RX100 II

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Samsung PL210 and Sony RX100 II, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL210 was revealed 3 years earlier than the RX100 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the PL210 grades vs the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 enjoys outer dimensions 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 RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL210 and Sony RX100 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the PL210 compared to the RX100 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and RX100 II is 99 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and RX100 II.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL210 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 II will offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures more aggressively. The older PL210 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.