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Samsung PL200 vs Sony A200

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 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
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Successor is Sony A230
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony A200 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Samsung PL200 and Sony A200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and A200 (10MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and A200 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The PL200 was revealed 2 years after the A200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the PL200 matches up against the A200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony A200

 PL200 A200 
AnnouncedJuly 2010July 2008More modern by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Samsung PL200

 A200 PL200 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony A200

 PL200 A200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 has external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony A200 has proportions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL200 versus the A200.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and A200 is 94 and 66 respectively.

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Samsung PL200 vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and A200.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL200 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung PL200 will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent PL200 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A200 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography details
Sony A200 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
Sony A200 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography highlights
Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
46
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
Sony A200 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
9
can't record video
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony A200
 Samsung PL200Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2010-07-21 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) 572 grams (1.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery ID BP70A -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal Compact Flash
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $100