Samsung PL200 vs Sony A6400

Lets take a closer look at the Samsung PL200 vs Sony A6400, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The PL200 was released 9 years prior to the A6400 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the PL200 grades vs the A6400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 and Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL200 vs Sony A6400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the PL200 compared to the A6400.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and A6400 is 94 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and A6400.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL200 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6400 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.