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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung WB250F front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
44
Overall
40

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F 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
  • Launched July 2010
Samsung WB250F
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung WB250F

 PL200 WB250F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB250F over the Samsung PL200

 WB250F PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010Newer by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB250F

 PL200 WB250F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"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).

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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.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and WB250F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
Samsung WB250F Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
good MP (14MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
Samsung WB250F Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
52
great zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
Samsung WB250F Travel photography details
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (226 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung WB250F as a Landscape photography camera
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
Samsung WB250F Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB250F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB250F
 Samsung PL200Samsung WB250F
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