Samsung PL200 vs Sony A99

Below, we will be reviewing the Samsung PL200 vs Sony A99, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and A99 (24MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and A99 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The PL200 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A99 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the PL200 matches up vs the A99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL200 vs Sony A99 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the PL200 vs the A99.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and A99 is 94 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and A99.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The PL200 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A99 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.