Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 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
- Announced July 2010
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The complete galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony WX350
PL200 | WX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Samsung PL200
WX350 | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX350
PL200 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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).
Look at the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and WX350 is 94 and 94 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |