Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX9

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX9, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the TX9 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was announced within a month of the TX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the PL200 scores versus the TX9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has sizing of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL200 vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the PL200 against the TX9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and TX9 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and TX9.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.