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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2010
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was revealed 9 months before the ST93 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the PL200 matches up vs the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung ST93

 PL200 ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Samsung PL200

 ST93 PL200 
AnnouncedApril 2011July 2010More recent by 9 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST93

 PL200 ST93 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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 ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the PL200 and the ST93.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and ST93 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and ST93.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST93 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older PL200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
Samsung ST93 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
Samsung ST93 Travel photography info
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
very good maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
Samsung ST93 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic support
27
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST93
 Samsung PL200Samsung ST93
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL200 Samsung ST93
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-21 2011-04-20
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 110g (0.24 lb)
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 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 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal -
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 -