Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Newer Model is Sony NEX-5N
Photography Glossary Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the PL200 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe PL200 was unveiled 2 months after the NEX-5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL200 scores vs the NEX-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony NEX-5
| PL200 | NEX-5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Samsung PL200
| NEX-5 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony NEX-5
| PL200 | NEX-5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | July 2010 |  | June 2010 | Same generation |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the PL200 vs the NEX-5.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and NEX-5 is 94 and 89 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and NEX-5.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The PL200 features the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5 Specifications
| Samsung PL200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung PL200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2010-07-21 | 2010-06-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 12.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) | 287 grams (0.63 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 796 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 photographs |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP70A | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $0 | $599 |