Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX150

On this page, we are analyzing the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and WX150 (18MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the WX150 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PL200 matches up vs the WX150 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 provides external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the PL200 against the WX150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and WX150 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and WX150.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX150 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.