Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX10V

Here is a comprehensive review of the Samsung PL200 and Sony HX10V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was manufactured 19 months before the HX10V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PL200 grades against the HX10V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL200 and Sony HX10V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL200 against the HX10V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and HX10V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and HX10V.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony HX10V to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.