Samsung PL200 vs Sony A7S II

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Samsung PL200 and Sony A7S II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the A7S II (12MP) is very well matched but the PL200 (1/2.3") and A7S II (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The PL200 was announced 6 years before the A7S II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the PL200 grades against the A7S II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the PL200 vs the A7S II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and A7S II is 94 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and A7S II.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL200 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung PL200 will give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.