Samsung PL200 vs Sony RX100 VII

Let's examine more in depth at the Samsung PL200 and Sony RX100 VII, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The PL200 was brought out 10 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the PL200 grades against the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 features external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the PL200 and the RX100 VII.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and RX100 VII is 94 and 88 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The PL200 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will provide you with greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.