Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380

Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung PL200 and Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was revealed 7 months later than the W380 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the PL200 scores vs the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 offers physical measurements 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 W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the PL200 versus the W380.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and W380.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent PL200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.