Samsung PL200 vs Sony S980
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony S980 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
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
- 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
- Released February 2009
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Here, we will be looking at the Samsung PL200 versus Sony S980, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the S980 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PL200 was manufactured 18 months after the S980 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the PL200 scores vs the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Samsung PL200 vs Sony S980 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony S980 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony S980
| PL200 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 18 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony S980 over the Samsung PL200
| S980 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony S980
| PL200 | S980 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony S980 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor 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") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony S980 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Look at the Samsung PL200 versus Sony S980 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the PL200 vs the S980.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and S980 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony S980 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and S980.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern PL200 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony S980 Specifications
| Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
| Model type | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2009-02-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.3-5.2 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) | 167 gr (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | BP70A | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $0 | $300 |