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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
66
Imaging
67
Features
90
Overall
76
Samsung NX1 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Samsung NX1
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 550g - 139 x 102 x 66mm
  • Released September 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
  • Released July 2010
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the NX1 (28MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the NX1 (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The NX1 was launched 4 years after the PL200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the NX1 scores versus the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX1 over the Samsung PL200

 NX1 PL200 
ReleasedSeptember 2014July 2010Newer by 51 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung NX1

 PL200 NX1 

Common features in the Samsung NX1 and Samsung PL200

 NX1 PL200 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung NX1 features external dimensions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the NX1 vs the PL200.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the NX1 and PL200 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the NX1 and PL200.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX1 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger NX1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX1 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
80
focusing manually
resolution is high (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (550g)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX1 Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is high (28 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung NX1 Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than average in class (550 grams)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is high (28 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
58
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is high (28MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung NX1
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
34
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lighter than average in class (550g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Samsung NX1 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX1 and Samsung PL200
 Samsung NX1Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX1 Samsung PL200
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-09-15 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6480 x 4320 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points 153 -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 32 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m (ISO 100) 4.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format H.265 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 550 gr (1.21 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 102 x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 83 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1363 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1900 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II) SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $1,500 $0