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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung TL100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL100 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung TL100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.0-5.6) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Also Known as ST50
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Samsung PL200 versus Samsung TL100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the TL100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was announced 19 months later than the TL100 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the PL200 grades against the TL100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung TL100

 PL200 TL100 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung TL100 over the Samsung PL200

 TL100 PL200 

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL100

 PL200 TL100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL100 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung TL100 has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the PL200 versus the TL100.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and TL100 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and TL100.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL200 to resolve extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent PL200 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL100 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
Samsung TL100 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
26
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography info
Samsung TL100 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
built in image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL100 Sports photography advice
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
Samsung TL100 Travel photography details
58
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
49
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (219 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung TL100 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
27
built in image stabilization (Digital)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
Samsung TL100 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
26
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (219g)
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL100
 Samsung PL200Samsung TL100
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL200 Samsung TL100
Alternative name - ST50
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.0-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps) , 640 x 480 (30,15 fps) , 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
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 Yes (2, 10 or Custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $0 $22