Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX80

Here is a detailed analysis of the Samsung PL210 versus Sony WX80, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was unveiled 24 months before the WX80 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL210 grades vs the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL210 Gallery & Sony WX80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL210 features exterior 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 WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the PL210 and the WX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PL210 and WX80 is 99 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL210 and WX80.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX80 to render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older PL210 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.