Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX1

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung PL210 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the PL210 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the PL210 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") boast different sensor size.

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The PL210 was introduced 18 months after the WX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the PL210 scores vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL210 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL210 and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the PL210 compared to the WX1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and WX1 is 99 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and WX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL210 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL210 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent PL210 provides a benefit in sensor tech.