Samsung PL200 vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung PL200 versus Sony RX100 VA, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and RX100 VA (1") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The PL200 was revealed 9 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the PL200 matches up against the RX100 VA in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 comes with external 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 RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL200 versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the PL200 versus the RX100 VA.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and RX100 VA is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL200 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX100 VA will deliver extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.