Samsung GX-20 vs Samsung PL200

Its time to examine more closely at the Samsung GX-20 versus Samsung PL200, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the GX-20 (15MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the GX-20 (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The GX-20 was introduced 3 years prior to the PL200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung GX-20 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GX-20 matches up vs the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung GX-20 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Samsung GX-20 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung GX-20 offers exterior measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 72mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GX-20 vs the PL200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GX-20 and PL200 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX-20 and PL200.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX-20 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung GX-20 will resolve greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged GX-20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.