Samsung PL200 vs Sony S950

In this article, we are looking at the Samsung PL200 and Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and S950 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was brought out 18 months later than the S950 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the PL200 scores versus the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S950 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the PL200 vs the S950.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and S950 is 94 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and S950.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher PL200 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.