Samsung PL200 vs Sony A68

Lets look much closer at the Samsung PL200 and Sony A68, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and A68 (24MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The PL200 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A68 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the PL200 matches up versus the A68 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sony SLT-A68. The whole galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony A68 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 offers outer 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) while the Sony A68 has dimensions of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the PL200 against the A68.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and A68 is 94 and 64 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and A68.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The PL200 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony A68 will deliver greater detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.