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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Revealed July 2010
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Samsung and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the PL200 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The PL200 was brought out 12 months later than the WX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the PL200 grades vs the WX1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony WX1

 PL200 WX1 
RevealedJuly 2010August 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Samsung PL200

 WX1 PL200 

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX1

 PL200 WX1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Samsung PL200 enjoys physical measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the PL200 vs the WX1.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and WX1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the PL200 and WX1.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The PL200 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung PL200 will render more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer PL200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography features
Sony WX1 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
Sony WX1 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (149g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX1 Landscape photography advice
37
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
31
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony WX1
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-07-21 2009-08-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 31-217mm (7.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 170g (0.37 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $149