Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX100V

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX100V, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was manufactured very close to the TX100V so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the PL210 grades vs the TX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 has got exterior dimensions 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 TX100V has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the PL210 against the TX100V.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and TX100V is 99 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and TX100V.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony TX100V to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.