Samsung PL210 vs Sony W370

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony W370, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was announced 13 months after the W370 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W370 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PL210 scores versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the PL210 vs the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and W370 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and W370.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher PL210 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.