Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200
90 Imaging
40 Features
60 Overall
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37 Features
22 Overall
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2014
(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
- Revealed July 2010

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Following is a extended overview of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Samsung. The image resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 3 years after the PL200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Galaxy Camera 2 scores vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung PL200
Galaxy Camera 2 | PL200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+807k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
PL200 | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung PL200
Galaxy Camera 2 | PL200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 enjoys external dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 compared to the PL200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Galaxy Camera 2 and PL200.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Galaxy Camera 2 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-02 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 4.8" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | HD Super Clear Touch Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 283g (0.62 lbs) | 170g (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Built-in | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $400 | $0 |