Samsung PL120 vs Sony A200

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony A200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the PL120 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL120 was introduced 2 years after the A200 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the PL120 matches up against the A200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL120 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A200. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL120 Gallery & Sony A200 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL120 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") having a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL120 versus Sony A200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the PL120 and the A200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and A200 is 99 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and A200.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL120 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Samsung PL120 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent PL120 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.