Samsung PL200 vs Sony A6100

Lets examine more in depth at the Samsung PL200 vs Sony A6100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and A6100 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The PL200 was introduced 10 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the PL200 grades against the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL200 vs Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the PL200 compared to the A6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and A6100 is 94 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and A6100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL200 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A6100 will provide greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.