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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W570

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W570 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W570 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Samsung PL200 and Sony W570, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was brought out 5 months before the W570 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the PL200 matches up against the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W570

 PL200 W570 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Samsung PL200

 W570 PL200 

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W570

 PL200 W570 
ReleasedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 has got outside dimensions 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 W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the PL200 against the W570.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and W570 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The image below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and W570.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W570 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
Sony W570 Portrait photography details
28
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Samsung PL200
Sports photography with Sony W570
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
58
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
Sony W570 Landscape photography factors
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
Sony W570 Vlogging info
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony W570
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Brand Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2010-07-21 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 170g (0.37 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $159