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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung ST150F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
30
Overall
36

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F 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 ST150F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Samsung. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was launched 3 years earlier than the ST150F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the PL200 scores vs the ST150F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung ST150F

 PL200 ST150F 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST150F over the Samsung PL200

 ST150F PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST150F

 PL200 ST150F 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST150F has dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the PL200 versus the ST150F.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and ST150F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and ST150F.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST150F to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST150F Portrait photography details
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL200
Street photography with Samsung ST150F
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST150F Travel photography advice
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST150F as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
Samsung ST150F Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST150F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST150F
 Samsung PL200Samsung ST150F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL200 Samsung ST150F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $300