Samsung NX11 vs Samsung PL200

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX11 versus Samsung PL200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the NX11 (15MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close but the NX11 (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NX11 was brought out 6 months after the PL200 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the NX11 grades vs the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX11 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung NX11 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung NX11 provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has specifications 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 NX11 versus Samsung PL200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the NX11 against the PL200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NX11 and PL200 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX11 and PL200.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The NX11 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX11 will render greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.