Samsung PL210 vs Sony TX7

In this article, we are comparing the Samsung PL210 and Sony TX7, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The PL210 was launched 13 months after the TX7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the PL210 matches up vs the TX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 features external dimensions 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 TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL210 and Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the PL210 and the TX7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and TX7 is 99 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and TX7.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL210 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung PL210 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher PL210 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.