Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90
94 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 Overview
Following is a comprehensive overview of the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Samsung. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe PL200 was brought out 6 months before the ST90 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PL200 matches up against the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung ST90
PL200 | ST90 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung PL200
ST90 | PL200 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST90
PL200 | ST90 | |||
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Released | July 2010 | January 2011 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST90 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the PL200 against the ST90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and ST90 is 94 and 99 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and ST90.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files however you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account.
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Samsung | Samsung |
Model type | Samsung PL200 | Samsung ST90 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170g (0.37 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $0 | $150 |