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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 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 W800
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony W800

 PL200 W800 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Samsung PL200

 W800 PL200 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony W800

 PL200 W800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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).

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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.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 size comparison

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

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
Sony W800 Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung PL200
Street photography with Sony W800
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
Sony W800 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
Sony W800 Travel photography features
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than others (125g)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
Landscape photography with Sony W800
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung PL200
Vlogging with Sony W800
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony W800
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
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