Samsung PL200 vs Samsung WB850F

Following is a in depth review of the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB850F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Samsung. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was launched 17 months before the WB850F which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the PL200 scores vs the WB850F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB850F. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 has exterior measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Samsung PL200 and Samsung WB850F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the PL200 against the WB850F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and WB850F is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and WB850F.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB850F to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be behind in sensor technology.