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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(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
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
  • Revealed July 2010
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Samsung PL200

 Galaxy Camera 2 PL200 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 PL200 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung PL200

 Galaxy Camera 2 PL200 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography advice
Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (283g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
48
excellent zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
73
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (283g)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging factors
Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
37
decently wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
lighter than average (283 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Samsung PL200
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Samsung PL200
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