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Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
Portability
62
Imaging
44
Features
41
Overall
42

Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Samsung PL200 and Sony H400, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and H400 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was released 4 years before the H400 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the PL200 grades versus the H400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony H400

 PL200 H400 

Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung PL200

 H400 PL200 
RevealedFebruary 2014July 2010More modern by 43 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony H400

 PL200 H400 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony H400 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the PL200 versus the H400.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and H400 is 94 and 62 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and H400.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony H400 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
Sony H400 Portrait photography features
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
Sony H400 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H400 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
Sony H400 Travel photography information
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
53
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (1550mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H400 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H400 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
26
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
does have mic socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than average in class (628 grams)
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony H400
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-21 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz(R)
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-1550mm (62.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 X 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 170g (0.37 lb) 628g (1.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 300 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A -
Self timer Yes Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $268