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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL320

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
34
Features
36
Overall
34

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Released July 2010
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also Known as WB1000
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL320 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Samsung PL200 versus Samsung TL320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was released 18 months later than the TL320 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the PL200 matches up versus the TL320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung TL320

 PL200 TL320 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009More recent by 18 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Samsung PL200

 TL320 PL200 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL320

 PL200 TL320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 offers physical measurements 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 TL320 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Samsung PL200 versus Samsung TL320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the PL200 compared to the TL320.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and TL320 is 94 and 98 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and TL320.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung PL200 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger PL200 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung TL320 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
Samsung TL320 Sports photography advice
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL200
Travel photography with Samsung TL320
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
59
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography features
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
43
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
Samsung TL320 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung TL320
 Samsung PL200Samsung TL320
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL200 Samsung TL320
Also called as - WB1000
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-21 2009-02-23
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash options 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
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lb) -
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $380