Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 226g - 106 x 62 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F Overview
Let's look much closer at the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB250F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WB250F (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe PL200 was unveiled 3 years prior to the WB250F which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the PL200 matches up versus the WB250F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB250F. The full galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Samsung WB250F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung WB250F
PL200 | WB250F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung PL200
WB250F | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB250F
PL200 | WB250F | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB250F has measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB250F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the PL200 vs the WB250F.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over technical specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and WB250F.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you really should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Samsung WB250F | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
Model | Samsung PL200 | Samsung WB250F |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
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) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 16 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170g (0.37 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 106 x 62 x 22mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $250 |