Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 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
- Released July 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2014

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Samsung PL200 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The PL200 was revealed 4 years before the W800 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the PL200 grades vs the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W800
PL200 | W800 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung PL200
W800 | PL200 | |||
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Announced | February 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W800
PL200 | W800 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Samsung PL200 comes with external measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Examine the Samsung PL200 and Sony W800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the PL200 against the W800.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the PL200 and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and W800.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W800 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged PL200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
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) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVI MPEG4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 170 grams (0.37 lb) | 125 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
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 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $0 | $90 |