Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX100V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was introduced 15 months prior to the HX100V which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL200 scores versus the HX100V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony HX100V Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 comes with exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX100V has sizing of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the PL200 vs the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and HX100V is 94 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and HX100V.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony HX100V to provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older PL200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.