Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX20
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Following is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung PL200 and Sony TX20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the TX20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe PL200 was revealed 19 months before the TX20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the PL200 grades vs the TX20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony TX20
| PL200 | TX20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX20 over the Samsung PL200
| TX20 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More modern by 19 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony TX20
| PL200 | TX20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX20 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 provides external dimensions 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 TX20 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung PL200 and Sony TX20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the PL200 compared to the TX20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and TX20 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and TX20.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Sony TX20 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX20 Specifications
| Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 170 gr (0.37 lb) | 133 gr (0.29 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 shots |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP70A | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $330 |
