Samsung Galaxy Camera vs Samsung PL200

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera was revealed 2 years after the PL200 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Galaxy Camera grades vs the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy Camera offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera and Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera versus the PL200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching specs. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera and PL200.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung Galaxy Camera to result in greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.