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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL200

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Samsung EX2F front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Samsung EX2F
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-80mm (F1.4-2.7) lens
  • 294g - 112 x 62 x 29mm
  • Revealed December 2012
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL200 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Samsung EX2F and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the EX2F (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the EX2F (1/1.7") and PL200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The EX2F was released 2 years after the PL200 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the EX2F scores vs the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung EX2F over the Samsung PL200

 EX2F PL200 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2010Newer by 30 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung EX2F

 PL200 EX2F 
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung EX2F and Samsung PL200

 EX2F PL200 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung EX2F offers external measurements of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the EX2F vs the PL200.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX2F and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX2F and PL200.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX2F because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung PL200 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern EX2F provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung EX2F
Street photography with Samsung PL200
68
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung EX2F Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
31
image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung EX2F
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
66
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (294g)
low megapixels (12MP)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung EX2F as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
53
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung EX2F
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
71
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (294 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung EX2F vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung EX2F and Samsung PL200
 Samsung EX2FSamsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung EX2F Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-12-18 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-80mm (3.3x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/1.4-2.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 0k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech AMOLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed - 8s
Fastest shutter speed - 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 294 gr (0.65 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 62 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 209 not tested
Other
Battery model SLB-10A BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $478 $0