Samsung PL120 vs Sony HX200V

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung PL120 versus Sony HX200V, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the PL120 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was released 16 months earlier than the HX200V making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the PL120 matches up against the HX200V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL120 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL120 Gallery and Sony HX200V Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL120 has outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 vs the HX200V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and HX200V is 99 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and HX200V.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL120 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.