Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX5

The following is a detailed analysis of the Samsung PL210 versus Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The PL210 was brought out 11 months after the TX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL210 grades versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL210 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the PL210 against the TX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and TX5 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and TX5.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The PL210 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL210 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The newer PL210 provides an edge in sensor innovation.