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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST80

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Samsung. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was launched 7 months after the ST80 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the PL200 grades vs the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung ST80

 PL200 ST80 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Samsung PL200

 ST80 PL200 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST80

 PL200 ST80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the PL200 vs the ST80.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and ST80 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and ST80.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher PL200 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
29
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography information
Samsung ST80 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
Samsung ST80 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST80 Travel photography advice
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
39
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST80 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
28
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST80
 Samsung PL200Samsung ST80
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL200 Samsung ST80
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 118g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $249