Samsung PL200 vs Sony RX10 IV

Lets look closer at the Samsung PL200 and Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") possess different sensor size.

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The PL200 was launched 8 years earlier than the RX10 IV and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the PL200 grades versus the RX10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 provides outer measurements 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 RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL200 and Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the PL200 and the RX10 IV.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and RX10 IV is 94 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and RX10 IV.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PL200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony RX10 IV will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.