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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced July 2010
Sony W650
(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
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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").

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W650

 PL200 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Samsung PL200

 W650 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W650

 PL200 W650 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 size comparison

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

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W650 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL200
Street photography with Sony W650
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
Sony W650 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
Sony W650 Travel photography details
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (124g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
Sony W650 Landscape photography features
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone jack
33
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competitors (124g)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony W650
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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