Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX200V

Below is a in depth analysis of the Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX200V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was released 18 months earlier than the TX200V making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the PL200 matches up vs the TX200V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony TX200V Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony TX200V has sizing of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL200 vs the TX200V.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and TX200V is 94 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and TX200V.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony TX200V to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.