Samsung PL200 vs Sony A7

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Samsung PL200 and Sony A7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and A7 (24MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and A7 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL200 was brought out 4 years before the A7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the PL200 matches up against the A7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 and Sony Alpha A7. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 enjoys outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL200 and Sony A7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL200 compared to the A7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and A7 is 94 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and A7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL200 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 will resolve greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.