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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB350F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung WB350F front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB350F 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB350F Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB350F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Samsung. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WB350F (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WB350F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the PL200 scores vs the WB350F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung WB350F

 PL200 WB350F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Samsung PL200

 WB350F PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010More recent by 42 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB350F

 PL200 WB350F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB350F Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 comes with outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB350F has proportions of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB350F in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the PL200 vs the WB350F.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB350F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and WB350F is 94 and 90 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB350F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB350F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and WB350F.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB350F to render greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The older PL200 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB350F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB350F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
Samsung WB350F Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
40
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL200
Street photography with Samsung WB350F
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (276 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
Samsung WB350F Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
Samsung WB350F Travel photography factors
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (276 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
Landscape photography with Samsung WB350F
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (276g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB350F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB350F
 Samsung PL200Samsung WB350F
General Information
Brand Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL200 Samsung WB350F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2014-01-07
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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $260