Samsung PL200 vs Sony W810

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung PL200 and Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was introduced 4 years prior to the W810 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the PL200 matches up against the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 features physical dimensions 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL200 and Sony W810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the PL200 compared to the W810.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and W810 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and W810.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W810 to produce extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be behind in sensor innovation.