Samsung PL210 vs Sony W320

Let's take a closer look at the Samsung PL210 versus Sony W320, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the W320 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was announced 13 months later than the W320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the PL210 matches up versus the W320 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony W320 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. 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) whilst the Sony W320 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the PL210 against the W320.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and W320 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and W320.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher PL210 should have a benefit in sensor technology.