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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W290

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W290 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 W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W290 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Samsung PL200 versus Sony W290, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W290 (12MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was launched 18 months later than the W290 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the PL200 matches up vs the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W290

 PL200 W290 
IntroducedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Samsung PL200

 W290 PL200 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W290

 PL200 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W290 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Samsung PL200 versus Sony W290 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the PL200 vs the W290.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and W290 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and W290.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent PL200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
Sony W290 Portrait photography info
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
Sony W290 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
Sony W290 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL200
Travel photography with Sony W290
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
Landscape photography with Sony W290
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
Sony W290 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony W290
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2009-02-17
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 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
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170 grams (0.37 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $230