Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX1

Here is a thorough comparison of the Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PL200 was announced 12 months later than the TX1 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the PL200 matches up versus the TX1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony TX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 comes with outer 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) while the Sony TX1 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the PL200 versus the TX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and TX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and TX1.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PL200 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL200 will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer PL200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.