Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX70
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX70 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Samsung PL200 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Samsung and Sony. The image resolution of the PL200 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe PL200 was introduced 18 months earlier than the WX70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the PL200 grades against the WX70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung PL200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Samsung PL200 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Sony WX70
PL200 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Samsung PL200
WX70 | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Samsung PL200 and Sony WX70
PL200 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Samsung PL200 has external 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 WX70 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Samsung PL200 versus Sony WX70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the PL200 and the WX70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the PL200 and WX70 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the PL200 and WX70.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony WX70 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged PL200 will be behind in sensor technology.
Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung PL200 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung PL200 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-07-21 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 31-217mm (7.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.5 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, 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 | ||
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 format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 170 gr (0.37 lb) | 114 gr (0.25 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 All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 photographs |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP70A | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $0 | $242 |