Samsung PL210 vs Sony W560

The following is a extensive analysis of the Samsung PL210 vs Sony W560, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the W560 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was announced within a month of the W560 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PL210 scores vs the W560 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 features outside dimensions 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 W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL210 vs Sony W560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the PL210 compared to the W560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and W560 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL210 and W560.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.