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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W710

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W710 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
  • Announced July 2010
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W710 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Samsung PL200 and Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the W710 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was introduced 3 years prior to the W710 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the PL200 grades vs the W710 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W710

 PL200 W710 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Samsung PL200

 W710 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 30 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W710

 PL200 W710 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony W710 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung PL200 and Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the PL200 against the W710.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and W710 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and W710.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W710 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older PL200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography details
Sony W710 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition (114g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
Sony W710 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
Sony W710 Travel photography advice
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (114g)
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
Sony W710 Landscape photography features
37
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W710 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone port
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (114g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony W710
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-07-21 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-217mm (7.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 170 grams (0.37 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 240 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID BP70A NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $90