Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX9

Its time to look much closer at the Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX9, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL210 (14MP) and the WX9 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL210 was introduced very close to the WX9 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PL210 grades against the WX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL210 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL210 Gallery and Sony WX9 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL210 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony WX9 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Samsung PL210 vs Sony WX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the PL210 versus the WX9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL210 and WX9 is 99 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL210 and WX9.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX9 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.