Samsung PL200

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    Highlights

    • 14.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Samsung PL200 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 14.2 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Samsung PL200 can capture video up to 640 x 480 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Samsung PL series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Samsung PL series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Samsung PL120
    Compare
    		January
    2011    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 0 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung PL170
    Compare
    		January
    2011    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 0 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung PL210
    Compare
    		January
    2011    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 [] Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Samsung PL200 July
    2010    		 14.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Samsung PL120 vs PL170 vs PL210 vs PL200.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Samsung PL200.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Samsung PL200 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Samsung PL200 features a 14.2 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4272 x 2848, 4224 x 2376, 4000 x 3000, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1024 x 768 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Samsung PL200.

    Samsung PL120
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.2 MP

    Samsung PL170
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Samsung PL210
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.2 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Olympus OM-D E-M10 III
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    Micro Four Thirds

    16.1 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Sony a6400
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Sony W800
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Canon R8
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Samsung PL200 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Samsung PL200 comes with BP70A battery pack.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 30 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC'/MMC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Samsung PL200's shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec.


    Flash

    Samsung PL200 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.60 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100 x 60 x 21 mm (3.94 x 2.36 x 0.83"). It weighs 170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    100 mm (3.94")

    60 mm (2.36")

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    60 mm (2.36")

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    21 mm (0.83")

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    Samsung PL200 dimensions

    Samsung PL200 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Samsung PL200 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    48

    Samsung PL200 gets a score of 48 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    55

    Samsung PL200 gets a score of 55 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Samsung PL200 gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Samsung PL200 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Samsung PL200 gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Samsung PL200 gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz)

    Samsung PL200 Evaluation

    We evaluate Samsung PL200 and give score of 49 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    47

    We give Samsung PL200 a score of 47 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Samsung PL200 a score of 63 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    41

    We give Samsung PL200 a score of 41 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Samsung PL200 a score of 55 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    52

    We give Samsung PL200 a score of 52 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
    36

    We give Samsung PL200 a score of 36 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    49

    We give Samsung PL200 a score of 49 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 170 g (0.37 lb / 6.00 oz)
    •   Internal Storage


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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