Samsung PL200 vs Sony RX1R II

Below, we will be evaluating the Samsung PL200 versus Sony RX1R II, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and RX1R II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The PL200 was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX1R II and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the PL200 matches up versus the RX1R II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony RX1R II Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 features exterior 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 RX1R II has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Samsung PL200 versus Sony RX1R II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the PL200 against the RX1R II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and RX1R II is 94 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and RX1R II.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL200 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX1R II will resolve extra detail because of its extra 28MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.