Samsung PL210 vs Sony W610

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony W610, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was announced 12 months prior to the W610 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W610 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the PL210 scores against the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 features outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the PL210 against the W610.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PL210 and W610 is 99 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL210 and W610.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older PL210 will be behind in sensor innovation.