Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700
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37 Features
22 Overall
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![Samsung PL200 front Samsung PL200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-PL200/Samsung-PL200-front.jpg)
![Samsung ST700 front Samsung ST700 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-ST700/Samsung-ST700-front.jpg)
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39 Features
22 Overall
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 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
- Announced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The PL200 was released 5 months earlier than the ST700 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the PL200 grades against the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung ST700
PL200 | ST700 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Samsung PL200
ST700 | PL200 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST700
PL200 | ST700 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 provides outside dimensions 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 ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the PL200 versus the ST700.
![Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL200-vs-Samsung-ST700-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and ST700 is 94 and 99 respectively.
![Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL200-vs-Samsung-ST700-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and ST700.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
![Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-PL200-vs-Samsung-ST700-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL200-vs-Samsung-ST700-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung PL200 | Samsung ST700 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2010-07-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
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 mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
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 WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure 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 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $0 | $280 |