Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380
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![Samsung PL200 front Samsung PL200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Samsung-PL200/Samsung-PL200-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380/Sony-W380-front.jpg)
96 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 Overview
Here is a extensive assessment of the Samsung PL200 and Sony W380, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The PL200 was revealed 7 months later than the W380 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the PL200 scores vs the W380 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W380
PL200 | W380 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 7 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Samsung PL200
W380 | PL200 |
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Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W380
PL200 | W380 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 offers 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) and the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung PL200 and Sony W380 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the PL200 versus the W380.
![Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 size comparison Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and W380 is 94 and 96 respectively.
![Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and W380.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent PL200 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Samsung-PL200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder
![Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Samsung-PL200-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W380-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W380 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 4.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170 gr (0.37 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $44 |