Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3. The whole galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony G3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony G3
PL200 | G3 | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | January 2009 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Samsung PL200
G3 | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony G3
PL200 | G3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and G3 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony G3 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | |
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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 |