Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Samsung PL200 versus Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The PL200 was brought out 17 months before the W650 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PL200 scores versus the W650 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W650
PL200 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung PL200
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W650
PL200 | W650 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 features outer measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung PL200 versus Sony W650 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the PL200 vs the W650.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and W650 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and W650.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony W650 to give more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison

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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
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 distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 lb) | 124 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP70A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | 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 release | $0 | $140 |