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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB210

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung WB210 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
45
Overall
40

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB210 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
  • Announced July 2010
Samsung WB210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 174g - 101 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2011
Photography Glossary

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB210 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung PL200 versus Samsung WB210, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WB210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was released 12 months prior to the WB210 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the PL200 grades vs the WB210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung WB210

 PL200 WB210 
Screen resolution230k1kCrisper screen (+229k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB210 over the Samsung PL200

 WB210 PL200 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2010Newer by 12 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB210

 PL200 WB210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 features outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB210 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs).

See the Samsung PL200 versus Samsung WB210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the PL200 against the WB210.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and WB210 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB210 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and WB210.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged PL200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB210 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB210 Portrait photography advice
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
focusing manually
MP count good (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL200
Street photography with Samsung WB210
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Samsung WB210
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL200
Travel photography with Samsung WB210
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors (174 grams)
offers focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB210 Landscape photography details
37
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
46
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB210 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
33
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (174g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB210
 Samsung PL200Samsung WB210
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL200 Samsung WB210
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
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 14MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 174 grams (0.38 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal microSC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $279