Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung PL200

Here is a detailed review of the Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung PL200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Galaxy NX (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the Galaxy NX (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Galaxy NX was brought out 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Galaxy NX matches up against the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung Galaxy NX & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung Galaxy NX has got outside measurements of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Galaxy NX compared to the PL200.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy NX and PL200 is 82 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Galaxy NX and PL200.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Galaxy NX due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy NX will produce extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy NX provides an advantage in sensor technology.