Canon 1D X III vs Samsung PL200

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon 1D X III and Samsung PL200, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 1D X III (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the 1D X III (Full frame) and PL200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The 1D X III was brought out 9 years after the PL200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1D X III being a Large SLR camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 1D X III grades versus the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS-1D X Mark III & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 1D X III Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 1D X III has physical measurements of 158mm x 168mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the 1D X III compared to the PL200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1D X III and PL200 is 50 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1D X III and PL200.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1D X III featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 1D X III will provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern 1D X III should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.