Samsung GX-1S vs Samsung PL200

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung PL200, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the GX-1S (6MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the GX-1S (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GX-1S was manufactured 5 years prior to the PL200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung GX-1S being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the GX-1S scores vs the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-1S and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung GX-1S Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Samsung GX-1S has got physical measurements of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Samsung GX-1S versus Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX-1S compared to the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX-1S and PL200 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX-1S and PL200.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GX-1S because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung PL200 will render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GX-1S will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.