Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung PL200
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Announced December 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
- Released July 2010
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and PL200 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe XZ-2 iHS was revealed 2 years after the PL200 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Samsung PL200
XZ-2 iHS | PL200 | |||
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Released | December 2012 | July 2010 | More modern by 30 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
PL200 | XZ-2 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung PL200
XZ-2 iHS | PL200 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung PL200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the PL200.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and PL200 is 85 and 94 respectively.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and PL200.
Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Samsung PL200 will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer XZ-2 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-12-18 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 346g (0.76 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 216 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Li-90B | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $450 | $0 |