Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100

Its time to look more in depth at the Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was manufactured 7 months after the ST100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PL200 matches up versus the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the PL200 and the ST100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and ST100 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and ST100.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer PL200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.