Samsung PL200 vs Sony A700

In this article, we are matching up the Samsung PL200 versus Sony A700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the A700 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the PL200 (1/2.3") and A700 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The PL200 was manufactured 2 years after the A700 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A700 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the PL200 matches up vs the A700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A700. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony A700 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A700 has measurements of 142mm x 105mm x 80mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 768 grams (1.69 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL200 versus Sony A700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the PL200 compared to the A700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and A700 is 94 and 58 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and A700.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The PL200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Samsung PL200 will provide more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent PL200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.