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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL102

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung SL102 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL102 Key Specs

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
  • Launched July 2010
Samsung SL102
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F) lens
  • 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as ES55
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL102 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Samsung PL200 versus Samsung SL102, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Samsung. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was manufactured 19 months after the SL102 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the PL200 scores versus the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung SL102

 PL200 SL102 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2009More modern by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Samsung PL200

 SL102 PL200 

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung SL102

 PL200 SL102 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has dimensions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the PL200 and the SL102.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL102 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and SL102 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL102 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and SL102.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL200 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger PL200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL102 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL102 Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL102 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
55
lighter than average (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Samsung SL102
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL102 Travel photography factors
58
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than average (116 grams)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
Landscape photography with Samsung SL102
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SL102 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic port
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than average (116g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung SL102
 Samsung PL200Samsung SL102
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL200 Samsung SL102
Also referred to as - ES55
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 116 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 BP70A -
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $130