Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST30
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
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Lets look much closer at the Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe PL200 was introduced 6 months earlier than the ST30 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the PL200 grades versus the ST30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung ST30
| PL200 | ST30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Samsung PL200
| ST30 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST30
| PL200 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the PL200 against the ST30.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and ST30 is 94 and 98 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and ST30.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The PL200 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Samsung PL200 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Samsung PL200 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Samsung PL200 | Samsung ST30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-07-21 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) | 87 grams (0.19 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $0 | $55 |