Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX100V

Here, we will be contrasting the Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX100V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was manufactured 5 months prior to the TX100V which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the PL200 grades vs the TX100V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony TX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 comes with physical 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) and the Sony TX100V has proportions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the PL200 vs the TX100V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and TX100V is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and TX100V.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony TX100V to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.