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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W350

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Samsung PL200
(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
  • Launched July 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W350 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Samsung PL200 and Sony W350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W350 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was unveiled 7 months after the W350 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the PL200 matches up versus the W350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W350

 PL200 W350 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2010Newer by 7 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Samsung PL200

 W350 PL200 

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W350

 PL200 W350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 has 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) and the Sony W350 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the PL200 versus the W350.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and W350 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and W350.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher PL200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
Portrait photography with Sony W350
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
Sony W350 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Sony W350
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W350 as a Travel photography camera
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
66
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
Sony W350 Landscape photography info
37
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
Sony W350 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
29
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony W350
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-21 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $200