Samsung PL200 vs Sony A7c

Lets look a bit more closely at the Samsung PL200 and Sony A7c, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and A7c (24MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and A7c (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The PL200 was revealed 11 years before the A7c and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the PL200 grades versus the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 and Sony Alpha A7c. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL200 and Sony A7c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the PL200 and the A7c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and A7c is 94 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and A7c.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The PL200 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7c will offer you more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.