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Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
30
Overall
32

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL200 was released 2 months after the HX5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the PL200 matches up against the HX5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony HX5

 PL200 HX5 

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung PL200

 HX5 PL200 

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony HX5

 PL200 HX5 
AnnouncedJuly 2010June 2010Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 features physical measurements 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 HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the PL200 and the HX5.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and HX5.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL200 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung PL200 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX5 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography features
Sony HX5 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
Sony HX5 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
Sony HX5 Travel photography factors
58
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX5 Landscape photography advice
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL200
Vlogging with Sony HX5
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony HX5
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model BP70A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $0 $275