Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was unveiled 20 months after the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX200 matches up vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung NX200 & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Samsung NX200 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX200 vs the PL200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and PL200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX200 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX200 will offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher NX200 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.