Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX99

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Samsung PL200 versus Sony HX99, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL200 was revealed 9 years earlier than the HX99 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the PL200 grades vs the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL200 versus Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the PL200 vs the HX99.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and HX99 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and HX99.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL200 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.