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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung SL30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung SL30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 140g - 94 x 61 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as ES15
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are designed by Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and SL30 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was launched 18 months later than the SL30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the PL200 scores vs the SL30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung SL30

 PL200 SL30 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 18 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Samsung SL30 over the Samsung PL200

 SL30 PL200 

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung SL30

 PL200 SL30 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 provides external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung SL30 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the PL200 vs the SL30.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and SL30 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and SL30.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer PL200 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
Samsung SL30 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
25
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung SL30 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
Samsung SL30 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
Samsung SL30 Travel photography information
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SL30 Landscape photography highlights
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL200
Vlogging with Samsung SL30
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
25
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung SL30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung SL30
 Samsung PL200Samsung SL30
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL200 Samsung SL30
Other name - ES15
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2009-02-17
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 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.7
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.60 m
Flash modes 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 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 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 170g (0.37 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 61 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $93