Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX7

Its time to take a closer look at the Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and TX7 (10MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and TX7 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The PL200 was revealed 7 months later than the TX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the PL200 grades against the TX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the PL200 and the TX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and TX7 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and TX7.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The PL200 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL200 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern PL200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.