Samsung PL200 vs Sony TF1
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony TF1 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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Revealed June 2013
Samsung PL200 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Samsung PL200 versus Sony TF1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe PL200 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TF1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the PL200 scores vs the TF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony TF1
PL200 | TF1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Samsung PL200
TF1 | PL200 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 35 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony TF1
PL200 | TF1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 has got outer 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 TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Samsung PL200 versus Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the PL200 vs the TF1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and TF1 is 94 and 94 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and TF1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TF1 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2013-06-21 |
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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170g (0.37 lbs) | 152g (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 240 shots |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $0 | $266 |