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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung ST90
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung ST90

 PL200 ST90 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Samsung PL200

 ST90 PL200 
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST90

 PL200 ST90 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and ST90 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography features
Samsung ST90 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
Samsung ST90 Travel photography info
58
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography features
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST90 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST90
 Samsung PL200Samsung ST90
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