Clicky

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB1100F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung WB1100F front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB1100F 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung WB1100F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 512g - 125 x 87 x 96mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB1100F Overview

Its time to look closer at the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB1100F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WB1100F (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL200 was launched 4 years before the WB1100F which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB1100F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the PL200 scores vs the WB1100F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung WB1100F

 PL200 WB1100F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB1100F over the Samsung PL200

 WB1100F PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB1100F

 PL200 WB1100F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB1100F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 offers external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB1100F has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8") having a weight of 512 grams (1.13 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB1100F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the PL200 against the WB1100F.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB1100F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and WB1100F is 94 and 67 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB1100F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB1100F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and WB1100F.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung WB1100F to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB1100F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB1100F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL200
Street photography with Samsung WB1100F
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB1100F as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL200
Travel photography with Samsung WB1100F
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
54
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung WB1100F Landscape photography highlights
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
45
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB1100F Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
23
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (512 grams)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB1100F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB1100F
 Samsung PL200Samsung WB1100F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL200 Samsung WB1100F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash settings 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
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 512 grams (1.13 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 125 x 87 x 96mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.8")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $250