Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX1

The following is a complete analysis of the Samsung PL210 versus Sony TX1, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The PL210 was manufactured 18 months after the TX1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the PL210 grades against the TX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL210 versus the TX1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and TX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and TX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL210 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung PL210 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern PL210 should have an edge in sensor tech.