Samsung PL200 vs Sony W370

The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung PL200 vs Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was launched 7 months after the W370 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the PL200 matches up vs the W370 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The complete galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 enjoys outer 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 W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the PL200 compared to the W370.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and W370 is 94 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and W370.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent PL200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.