Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5T
94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
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89 Imaging
56 Features
79 Overall
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 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
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-5R
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The following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung PL200 and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty comparable but the PL200 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe PL200 was manufactured 4 years before the NEX-5T which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the PL200 scores vs the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony NEX-5T
| PL200 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Samsung PL200
| NEX-5T | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2013 |  | July 2010 | Newer by 37 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony NEX-5T
| PL200 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the PL200 against the NEX-5T.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and NEX-5T is 94 and 89 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and NEX-5T.
As you can see, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PL200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Samsung PL200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung PL200 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| 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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP70A | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $0 | $400 |