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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31
Samsung PL170 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 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 PL170 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Samsung PL170 and Samsung WB2200F, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Samsung. The resolution of the PL170 (16MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL170 was manufactured 4 years before the WB2200F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the PL170 matches up vs the WB2200F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Samsung WB2200F

 PL170 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung PL170

 WB2200F PL170 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL170 and Samsung WB2200F

 PL170 WB2200F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL170 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Samsung WB2200F has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the PL170 compared to the WB2200F.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL170 and WB2200F is 99 and 59 respectively.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL170 and WB2200F.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged PL170 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL170
Portrait photography with Samsung WB2200F
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL170 Street photography details
Samsung WB2200F Street photography details
50
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (708 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL170 Sports photography details
Samsung WB2200F Sports photography details
27
decent megapixels (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL170 Travel photography information
Samsung WB2200F Travel photography information
71
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
51
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (708g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
39
good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
46
you can focus manually
relatively wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
27
good max aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
25
relatively wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (708g)
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Samsung PL170 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL170 and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung PL170Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL170 Samsung WB2200F
Type 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO - 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range () 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 708g (1.56 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - BP-1410
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $175 $599