Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610
94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30
Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The complete galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W610
PL200 | W610 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Samsung PL200
W610 | PL200 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 17 months |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W610
PL200 | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
See the Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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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 |