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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W530

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W530 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W530 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Samsung PL200 versus Sony W530, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was launched 5 months before the W530 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the PL200 grades vs the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W530

 PL200 W530 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Samsung PL200

 W530 PL200 

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W530

 PL200 W530 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 comes with physical 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 W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Samsung PL200 versus Sony W530 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the PL200 compared to the W530.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and W530 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and W530.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W530 Portrait photography highlights
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography info
Sony W530 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Sony W530
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Samsung PL200
Travel photography with Sony W530
58
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W530 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
33
really wide (26mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
Sony W530 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
26
really wide (26mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony W530
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-07-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 170 grams (0.37 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $269