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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Samsung. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WB2200F (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was introduced 4 years before the WB2200F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung WB2200F being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the PL200 grades vs the WB2200F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung WB2200F

 PL200 WB2200F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Samsung PL200

 WB2200F PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB2200F

 PL200 WB2200F 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB2200F has dimensions of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") with a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the PL200 compared to the WB2200F.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and WB2200F is 94 and 59 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and WB2200F.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB2200F to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL200
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
40
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (708g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Samsung WB2200F
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Travel photography camera
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (708g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
46
manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB2200F as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
25
rather wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (708 grams)
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB2200F
 Samsung PL200Samsung WB2200F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL200 Samsung WB2200F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 lbs) 708g (1.56 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP-1410
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $599