Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung PL200

In this write-up, we are matching up the Samsung GX-1L vs Samsung PL200, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX-1L (6MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the GX-1L (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The GX-1L was revealed 5 years prior to the PL200 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1L being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX-1L matches up vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung GX-1L & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Samsung GX-1L Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung GX-1L comes with exterior dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the GX-1L compared to the PL200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1L and PL200 is 69 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX-1L and PL200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX-1L having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung PL200 will resolve greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older GX-1L is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.