Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 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
- Revealed July 2010
(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

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").

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.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony H400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony H400
PL200 | H400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Samsung PL200
H400 | PL200 | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 43 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony H400
PL200 | H400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Samsung PL200 and Sony H400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung PL200 vs Sony H400 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 | |
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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 |