Samsung NX mini vs Samsung PL200

In this article, we will be analyzing the Samsung NX mini vs Samsung PL200, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the NX mini (20.5MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the NX mini (1") and PL200 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The NX mini was manufactured 3 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX mini being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX mini scores vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung NX mini and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Samsung NX mini Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung NX mini has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 196 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the NX mini vs the PL200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NX mini and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the NX mini and PL200.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NX mini due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung NX mini will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6.5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent NX mini should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.