Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony HX5
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Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Samsung PL200
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Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony HX5
PL200 | HX5 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | June 2010 | Same age | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
See the Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and HX5 is 94 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX5 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | |
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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 |