Samsung PL210 vs Sony RX100 VI

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung PL210 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL210 was revealed 8 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL210 scores against the RX100 VI with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 has got external measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the PL210 vs the RX100 VI.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and RX100 VI is 99 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PL210 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 VI will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older PL210 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.