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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung ST100

 PL200 ST100 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Samsung PL200

 ST100 PL200 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST100

 PL200 ST100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
Samsung ST100 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL200
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
60
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST100 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
29
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than others in class (155 grams)
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST100
 Samsung PL200Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL200 Samsung ST100
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $250