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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60
Samsung NX200 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Samsung NX200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 223g - 117 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Previous Model is Samsung NX100
  • Later Model is Samsung NX210
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
  • Launched July 2010
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the NX200 (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the NX200 (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The NX200 was unveiled 20 months after the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NX200 matches up vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX200 over the Samsung PL200

 NX200 PL200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2010More modern by 20 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution614k230kClearer display (+384k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung NX200

 PL200 NX200 

Common features in the Samsung NX200 and Samsung PL200

 NX200 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Samsung NX200 has got outside dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the NX200 vs the PL200.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the NX200 and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NX200 and PL200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NX200 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Samsung NX200 will offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher NX200 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX200 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX200 Street photography features
Samsung PL200 Street photography features
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (223g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX200 Sports photography information
Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
56
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX200
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
68
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung NX200
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (223 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung NX200 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX200 and Samsung PL200
 Samsung NX200Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung NX200 Samsung PL200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-28 2010-07-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 15 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Total lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 614k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Active Matrix OLED screen -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 63 x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model BC1030 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec to 30 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $818 $0