Reasons to choose M100
Released in 2011, M100 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 8.2 MP effective resolution, and a 114 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Samsung M100
vs Samsung PL10
VS
Sensor area
25 mm²
M10025 mm²
PL10- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The M100 and PL10 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
M100MetricPL10
8.2 MPEffective pixels9 MP
5.75 × 4.32Sensor5.75 × 4.32
1.74 µmPixel pitch1.66 µm
3.03 µm²Pixel area2.76 µm²
33.01 MP/cm²Pixel density36.23 MP/cm²
6.02Crop factor6.02
—Maximum video—
114 gWeight141 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLi-Ion Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The M100 and PL10 have the same sensor area. The M100 has the lighter body. The PL10 has the higher effective resolution. The M100 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PL10
Released in 2009, PL10 has about 25 mm² of sensor area, 9 MP effective resolution, and a 141 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.