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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72
Samsung NX500 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Samsung NX300
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 NX500 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung PL200, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the NX500 (28MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the NX500 (APS-C) and PL200 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The NX500 was launched 4 years after the PL200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the NX500 matches up against the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Samsung PL200

 NX500 PL200 
RevealedFebruary 2015July 2010Newer by 56 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung NX500

 PL200 NX500 

Common features in the Samsung NX500 and Samsung PL200

 NX500 PL200 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung NX500 offers outside dimensions of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung NX500 versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the NX500 compared to the PL200.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the NX500 and PL200 is 87 and 94 respectively.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NX500 and PL200.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The NX500 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Samsung NX500 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger NX500 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung NX500 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung NX500 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
75
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung NX500
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
78
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
excellent sensor resolution (28 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung NX500 Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
excellent sensor resolution (28MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung NX500 Vlogging details
Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung NX500 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung NX500 and Samsung PL200
 Samsung NX500Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung NX500 Samsung PL200
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2010-07-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DRIMe 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 28MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6480 x 4320 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 209 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Samsung NX fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 32 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/6000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash options Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format H.265 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 gr (0.63 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1379 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID BP1130 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 - 30 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $800 $0