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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Samsung PL120 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung PL120 versus Samsung WB2200F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL120 (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL120 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB2200F which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the PL120 scores against the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Samsung WB2200F

 PL120 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung PL120

 WB2200F PL120 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB2200F

 PL120 WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL120 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") and a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the PL120 against the WB2200F.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL120 and WB2200F is 99 and 59 respectively.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL120 and WB2200F.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB2200F to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged PL120 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL120
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Street photography camera
49
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
40
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL120 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography factors
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (708g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL120 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
33
great max aperture (f)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
46
focusing manually
fairly wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL120 Vlogging factors
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging factors
31
great max aperture (f)
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
25
fairly wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Samsung PL120 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL120 and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung PL120Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL120 Samsung WB2200F
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO - 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1/8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 - 708 grams (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
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 - BP-1410
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots - 1
Retail price $150 $599