Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL200
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31 Overall
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
- Announced February 2009
- Other Name is WB550
(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
- Released July 2010
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On this page, we will be contrasting the Samsung HZ15W versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the HZ15W (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HZ15W was brought out 17 months prior to the PL200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the HZ15W matches up vs the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung HZ15W & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Samsung HZ15W Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Samsung PL200
| HZ15W | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung HZ15W
| PL200 | HZ15W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Samsung HZ15W and Samsung PL200
| HZ15W | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung HZ15W enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the HZ15W compared to the PL200.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HZ15W and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.
Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HZ15W and PL200.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older HZ15W is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Samsung HZ15W vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Samsung HZ15W | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model type | Samsung HZ15W | Samsung PL200 |
| Otherwise known as | WB550 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-02-23 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 16 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.70 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 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 format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 249 grams (0.55 pounds) | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 ID | - | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $330 | $0 |