Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX10

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung PL200 versus Sony TX10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the PL200 matches up versus the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the PL200 compared to the TX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and TX10 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and TX10.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony TX10 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.