Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX50

On this page, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX50, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was revealed 13 months prior to the WX50 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX50 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the PL210 grades vs the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL210 has got 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the PL210 against the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and WX50 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and WX50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX50 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL210 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.