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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB30F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung WB30F front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB30F 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung WB30F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB30F Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Samsung. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WB30F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was launched 3 years prior to the WB30F which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the PL200 grades vs the WB30F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung WB30F

 PL200 WB30F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Samsung PL200

 WB30F PL200 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2010More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB30F

 PL200 WB30F 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 comes with external 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 WB30F has specifications of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the PL200 compared to the WB30F.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB30F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and WB30F is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB30F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and WB30F.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB30F to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB30F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB30F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography information
Samsung WB30F Portrait photography information
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography details
Samsung WB30F Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (128g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
Samsung WB30F Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB30F as a Travel photography camera
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (128g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
Samsung WB30F Landscape photography factors
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
Samsung WB30F Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (128 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB30F
 Samsung PL200Samsung WB30F
General Information
Make Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL200 Samsung WB30F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 128 grams (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $0 $180