Samsung PL200 vs Sony QX100
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony QX100 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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Revealed September 2013

Samsung PL200 vs Sony QX100 Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Samsung PL200 vs Sony QX100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

The PL200 was unveiled 4 years before the QX100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the PL200 matches up versus the QX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony QX100
PL200 | QX100 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Samsung PL200
QX100 | PL200 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Revealed | September 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 38 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony QX100
PL200 | QX100 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung PL200 vs Sony QX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the PL200 against the QX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and QX100 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and QX100.
As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL200 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony QX100 will show greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be behind in sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony QX100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung PL200 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Lens-style |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2013-09-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | - |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | None |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170g (0.37 lb) | 179g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 life | - | 200 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP70A | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $0 | $268 |