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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 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 W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was launched 17 months before the W610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PL200 scores against the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W610

 PL200 W610 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung PL200

 W610 PL200 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W610

 PL200 W610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 comes with external dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the PL200 compared to the W610.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and W610 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the PL200 and W610.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older PL200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
Sony W610 Portrait photography info
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
Sony W610 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than competition (113g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W610 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
Sony W610 Travel photography details
58
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (113 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
33
decently wide (26mm)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
Sony W610 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony W610
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 170g (0.37 pounds) 113g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 250 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $200