Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX400V

Lets take a deeper look at the Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX400V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the HX400V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the PL200 matches up against the HX400V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 comes with outside dimensions 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 HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the PL200 versus the HX400V.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and HX400V is 94 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and HX400V.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony HX400V to offer greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.