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Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2100

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2100 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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony S2100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2100 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Samsung PL200 versus Sony S2100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was introduced 7 months after the S2100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the PL200 scores vs the S2100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony S2100

 PL200 S2100 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Samsung PL200

 S2100 PL200 

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony S2100

 PL200 S2100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the PL200 compared to the S2100.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and S2100 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and S2100.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL200 to show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger PL200 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
Portrait photography with Sony S2100
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL200
Street photography with Sony S2100
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Sony S2100
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Travel photography camera
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
Sony S2100 Landscape photography highlights
37
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
Sony S2100 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony S2100
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 model BP70A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots One One
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