Samsung PL200 vs Sony A37

Here, we will be comparing the Samsung PL200 versus Sony A37, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the A37 (16MP) is pretty similar but the PL200 (1/2.3") and A37 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The PL200 was released 22 months earlier than the A37 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the PL200 scores vs the A37 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 & Sony SLT-A37. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony A37 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL200 compared to the A37.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and A37 is 94 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and A37.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL200 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A37 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.