Samsung PL200 vs Sony A380
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony A380 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A380 Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Samsung PL200 and Sony A380, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty close but the PL200 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

The PL200 was manufactured 12 months after the A380 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the PL200 scores versus the A380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A380 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony A380
PL200 | A380 | |||
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Introduced | July 2010 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Samsung PL200
A380 | PL200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony A380
PL200 | A380 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 comes with 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 Sony A380 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).
Analyze the Samsung PL200 and Sony A380 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the PL200 and the A380.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and A380 is 94 and 68 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and A380.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The PL200 features the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The fresher PL200 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung PL200 vs Sony A380 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung PL200 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2009-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4592 x 3056 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.49x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170g (0.37 lb) | 519g (1.14 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 67 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 614 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 500 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70A | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $0 | $899 |