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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Samsung PL200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
43
Features
43
Overall
43

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX350, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Samsung and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the PL200 (14MP) and WX350 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The PL200 was launched 4 years prior to the WX350 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the PL200 matches up versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony WX350

 PL200 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung PL200

 WX350 PL200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX350

 PL200 WX350 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Samsung PL200 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the PL200 compared to the WX350.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and WX350.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX350 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung PL200 Street photography factors
Sony WX350 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
Sony WX350 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery power (470 shots)
lighter than average (164 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
Landscape photography with Sony WX350
37
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung PL200 Vlogging information
Sony WX350 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
35
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (164g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung PL200 and Sony WX350
 Samsung PL200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Company Samsung Sony
Model Samsung PL200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-21 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 470 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model BP70A NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $270