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Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX9V

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX9V 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony HX9V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX9V Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Samsung PL200 and Sony HX9V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the HX9V so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the PL200 grades against the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony HX9V

 PL200 HX9V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung PL200

 HX9V PL200 
IntroducedJuly 2011July 2010More modern by 12 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony HX9V

 PL200 HX9V 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the PL200 against the HX9V.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX9V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and HX9V is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX9V top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and HX9V.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX9V to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX9V sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX9V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
Portrait photography with Sony HX9V
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography information
Sony HX9V Street photography information
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
Sony HX9V Sports photography info
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
44
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL200
Travel photography with Sony HX9V
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (245 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
Landscape photography with Sony HX9V
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
49
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
Sony HX9V Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone support
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (245g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony HX9V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony HX9V
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $328