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Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX7V

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX7V Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Samsung PL200 and Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was manufactured 12 months earlier than the HX7V and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PL200 scores against the HX7V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony HX7V

 PL200 HX7V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Samsung PL200

 HX7V PL200 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More recent by 12 months
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony HX7V

 PL200 HX7V 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the PL200 compared to the HX7V.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and HX7V is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and HX7V.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony HX7V to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Sony HX7V
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
Sony HX7V Landscape photography features
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL200
Vlogging with Sony HX7V
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony HX7V
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 170g (0.37 lb) 208g (0.46 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $499