Samsung PL200 vs Sony A550

Here is a in depth comparison of the Samsung PL200 vs Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very comparable but the PL200 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL200 was launched 8 months later than the A550 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the PL200 scores versus the A550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 provides 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 A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL200 vs Sony A550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the PL200 compared to the A550.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and A550 is 94 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and A550.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The PL200 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent PL200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.