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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F 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 WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was launched 4 years prior to the WB35F and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the PL200 matches up against the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung WB35F

 PL200 WB35F 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Samsung PL200

 WB35F PL200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 42 months
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB35F

 PL200 WB35F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 provides physical dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the PL200 versus the WB35F.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and WB35F is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and WB35F.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB35F to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Samsung WB35F
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
58
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competition in class (194g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
37
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB35F Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (194 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB35F
 Samsung PL200Samsung WB35F
General Information
Company Samsung Samsung
Model Samsung PL200 Samsung WB35F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $0 $130