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Samsung PL200 vs Sony A560

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64
Imaging
54
Features
78
Overall
63

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A560 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Older Model is Sony A500
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony A560 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Samsung PL200 versus Sony A560, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very well matched but the PL200 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The PL200 was announced around the same time to the A560 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the PL200 scores vs the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony A560

 PL200 A560 

Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Samsung PL200

 A560 PL200 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony A560

 PL200 A560 
ReleasedJuly 2010August 2010Similar age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the PL200 against the A560.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A560 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and A560 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and A560.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor sizing. The PL200 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
Sony A560 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography features
Sony A560 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
75
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
Sony A560 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
Sony A560 Travel photography features
58
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
good battery (1,050 per charge)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A560 Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (1,050 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
Sony A560 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony A560 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony A560
 Samsung PL200Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL200 Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-08-24
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 15
Cross type focus points - 3
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 -
Amount of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 817
Other
Battery life - 1050 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One Dual
Retail price $0 $650