Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung PL200
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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
- Released August 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Introduced July 2010

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the VH-410 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The VH-410 was manufactured 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the VH-410 grades versus the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus VH-410 & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus VH-410 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Samsung PL200
VH-410 | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | August 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus VH-410
PL200 | VH-410 |
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Common features in the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung PL200
VH-410 | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus VH-410 features physical dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Compare the Olympus VH-410 and Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the VH-410 compared to the PL200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VH-410 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the VH-410 and PL200.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent VH-410 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus VH-410 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Olympus VH-410 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus VH-410 | Samsung PL200 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-6.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 152g (0.34 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | LI-50B | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $186 | $0 |