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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST95 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 ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Samsung PL200 versus Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL200 was announced 6 months before the ST95 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the PL200 scores versus the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung ST95

 PL200 ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Samsung PL200

 ST95 PL200 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST95

 PL200 ST95 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL200 versus Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the PL200 and the ST95.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and ST95 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and ST95.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung ST95 to show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST95 Travel photography advice
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
37
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging information
Samsung ST95 Vlogging information
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung ST95
 Samsung PL200Samsung ST95
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL200 Samsung ST95
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AE 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (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 All around 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $0 $145