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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL202

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung SL202 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL202 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 SL202
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 168g - 92 x 61 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Other Name is PL50
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL202 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Samsung PL200 and Samsung SL202, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and SL202 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was introduced 18 months after the SL202 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the PL200 scores vs the SL202 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung SL202

 PL200 SL202 
AnnouncedJuly 2010February 2009More modern by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL202 over the Samsung PL200

 SL202 PL200 

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung SL202

 PL200 SL202 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL202 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 has exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung SL202 has proportions of 92mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL200 and Samsung SL202 in our brand 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 select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the PL200 compared to the SL202.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL202 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and SL202 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL202 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL202 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and SL202.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger PL200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL202 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL202 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
Samsung SL202 Portrait photography factors
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
25
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
Samsung SL202 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
Samsung SL202 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
Samsung SL202 Travel photography factors
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung SL202 Landscape photography factors
37
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
27
pretty wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
Samsung SL202 Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
27
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL202 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung SL202
 Samsung PL200Samsung SL202
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL200 Samsung SL202
Also called - PL50
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-02-17
Physical type 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Auto & Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Fill-in Flash, Flash Off, Red-Eye Fix
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 170 gr (0.37 lb) 168 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 61 x 23mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 BP70A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $140