Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX20

In this write-up, we are looking at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX20, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was manufactured 13 months before the TX20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the PL210 grades versus the TX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony TX20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 enjoys external 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) while the Sony TX20 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the PL210 compared to the TX20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and TX20 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and TX20.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX20 to offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged PL210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.