Samsung PL200 vs Sony RX100 III

In this article, we are contrasting the Samsung PL200 vs Sony RX100 III, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL200 was launched 4 years before the RX100 III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the PL200 matches up versus the RX100 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor 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") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL200 vs Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the PL200 and the RX100 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and RX100 III is 94 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and RX100 III.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The PL200 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 III will provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older PL200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.