Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX50
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX50 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
- Introduced July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Released January 2012

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The PL200 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the PL200 grades against the WX50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The entire galleries are provided at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony WX50
PL200 | WX50 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Samsung PL200
WX50 | PL200 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX50
PL200 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lacking Touch display |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung PL200 enjoys outer 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 WX50 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the PL200 versus the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and WX50 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the PL200 and WX50.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX50 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Samsung | Sony |
Model | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2010-07-21 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | 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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
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 | - | 240 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BP70A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $250 |