Clicky

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Samsung DV300F front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
Samsung PL200
(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
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the DV300F (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The DV300F was brought out 18 months later than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the DV300F grades vs the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Samsung PL200

 DV300F PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung DV300F

 PL200 DV300F 

Common features in the Samsung DV300F and Samsung PL200

 DV300F PL200 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung DV300F has got exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Samsung DV300F versus Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the DV300F against the PL200.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the DV300F and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the DV300F and PL200.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung DV300F to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer DV300F provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung DV300F Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Samsung DV300F Street photography factors
Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (133 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Sports Comparison

Samsung DV300F Sports photography factors
Samsung PL200 Sports photography factors
44
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Samsung DV300F Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
58
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Samsung DV300F Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung DV300F Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (133g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Samsung DV300F vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung DV300F and Samsung PL200
 Samsung DV300FSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung DV300F Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-02 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
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) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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 BP88 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $200 $0