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Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Samsung PL200 and Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and G3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The PL200 was introduced 19 months later than the G3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the PL200 scores against the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony G3

 PL200 G3 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2009Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung PL200

 G3 PL200 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony G3

 PL200 G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 enjoys external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony G3 has sizing of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Samsung PL200 and Sony G3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the PL200 vs the G3.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and G3.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung PL200 to render extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent PL200 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
26
has manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
Sony G3 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
Sony G3 Sports photography information
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony G3 as a Travel photography camera
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
Landscape photography with Sony G3
37
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony G3 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony G3
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2009-01-08
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 gr (0.37 lbs) 185 gr (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $200