Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX30
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX30 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
- Revealed July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
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Below is a in depth overview of the Samsung PL200 versus Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe PL200 was revealed 12 months earlier than the WX30 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the PL200 matches up against the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are viewable at Samsung PL200 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony WX30
| PL200 | WX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Samsung PL200
| WX30 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2011 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 12 months |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX30
| PL200 | WX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 has got physical dimensions 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 WX30 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Samsung PL200 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the PL200 vs the WX30.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PL200 and WX30 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and WX30.
As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX30 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older PL200 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
| Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Samsung | Sony |
| Model | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2011-07-25 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing 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 data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.60 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 170 gr (0.37 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
| Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 | - | 250 photographs |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | BP70A | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch price | $0 | $259 |