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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620 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
  • Released July 2010
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was announced 17 months earlier than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the PL200 grades against the W620 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W620

 PL200 W620 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Samsung PL200

 W620 PL200 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W620

 PL200 W620 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 enjoys outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the PL200 vs the W620.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and W620 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and W620.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older PL200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography information
Sony W620 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
Sony W620 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography information
Sony W620 Travel photography information
58
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
Sony W620 Landscape photography features
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
30
rather wide (28mm)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony W620
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-07-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
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 aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $102