Samsung PL170 vs Sony H200

Here is a in-depth review of the Samsung PL170 vs Sony H200, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was revealed 24 months earlier than the H200 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the PL170 scores against the H200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL170 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL170 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL170 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony H200 has specifications of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the PL170 versus the H200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL170 and H200 is 99 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL170 and H200.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony H200 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older PL170 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.