Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX500

Below is a extensive overview of the Samsung PL200 versus Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was brought out 5 years prior to the WX500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the PL200 grades versus the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 provides physical dimensions 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Samsung PL200 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the PL200 and the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and WX500 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and WX500.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX500 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The older PL200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.