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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB50F

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Samsung WB50F front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
36
Overall
38

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB50F 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 WB50F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 207g - 101 x 68 x 27mm
  • Released January 2014
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB50F Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB50F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WB50F (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was brought out 4 years prior to the WB50F which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the PL200 scores versus the WB50F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Samsung WB50F

 PL200 WB50F 

Reasons to pick Samsung WB50F over the Samsung PL200

 WB50F PL200 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2010More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB50F

 PL200 WB50F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB50F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 offers 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) and the Samsung WB50F has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 207 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check out the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB50F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the PL200 vs the WB50F.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB50F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and WB50F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB50F top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB50F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and WB50F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung WB50F to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB50F sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB50F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
Portrait photography with Samsung WB50F
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Samsung WB50F
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB50F as a Travel photography camera
58
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB50F Landscape photography features
37
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB50F Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
30
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (207 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB50F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB50F
 Samsung PL200Samsung WB50F
General Information
Brand Name Samsung Samsung
Model type Samsung PL200 Samsung WB50F
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs -
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m -
Flash modes 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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170 gr (0.37 pounds) 207 gr (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 1.1")
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 BP70A
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $0 $180