Samsung PL200 vs Sony A7S II
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010
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- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Introduced October 2015
- Old Model is Sony A7S
- Successor is Sony A7S III
Samsung PL200 vs Sony A7S II Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony A7S II
PL200 | A7S II |
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Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Samsung PL200
A7S II | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | October 2015 | July 2010 | More modern by 63 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony A7S II
PL200 | A7S II | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Samsung PL200 and Sony A7S II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
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.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung PL200 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2015-10-12 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 102400 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 169 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) | 627 grams (1.38 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 370 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70A | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $2,767 |