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Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(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
Sony H200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Sony H200

 PL120 H200 

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Samsung PL120

 H200 PL120 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Sony H200

 PL120 H200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 size comparison

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

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 Portrait photography info
Sony H200 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
decent MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (530 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
53
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (240 per charge)
more heavy than competition (530g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
Landscape photography with Sony H200
33
very good max aperture (f)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (240 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging info
Sony H200 Vlogging info
31
very good max aperture (f)
includes external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (530g)
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Samsung PL120 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Sony H200
 Samsung PL120Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
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