Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2013

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and H200 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The PL120 was launched 24 months earlier than the H200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL120 grades versus the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony H200
PL120 | H200 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung PL120
H200 | PL120 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony H200
PL120 | H200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL120 against the H200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PL120 and H200 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and H200.
As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H200 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 Specifications
Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL120 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | - | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | () | 24-633mm (26.4x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 20cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | none | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | - | 530 grams (1.17 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") | 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photos |
Battery style | - | AA |
Battery model | - | 4 x AA |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | - | 1 |
Launch price | $150 | $250 |