Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB800F

Let's look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB800F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Samsung. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WB800F (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was announced 3 years before the WB800F which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the PL200 matches up against the WB800F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 & Samsung WB800F. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Samsung WB800F Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the PL200 compared to the WB800F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and WB800F is 94 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and WB800F.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung WB800F to provide you with more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.