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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung PL200
(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
Photography Glossary

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was unveiled 6 months after the PL200 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the PL120 scores vs the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung PL200

 PL120 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung PL120

 PL200 PL120 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung PL200

 PL120 PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL120 comes with outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the PL120 vs the PL200.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL120 and PL200 is 99 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL120 and PL200.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL120
Street photography with Samsung PL200
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
33
fast maximum aperture (f)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging advice
Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung PL200
 Samsung PL120Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL120 Samsung PL200
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO - 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
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 () 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight - 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 ID - BP70A
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots - 1
Retail cost $150 $0