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Canon A1200 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot A1200 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A1200 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon A1200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
  • Released January 2011
Samsung PL200
(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
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon A1200 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1200 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1200 was released 6 months after the PL200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the A1200 scores versus the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Samsung PL200

 A1200 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A1200

 PL200 A1200 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A1200 and Samsung PL200

 A1200 PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon A1200 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A1200 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A1200 and Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the A1200 versus the PL200.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A1200 and PL200 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1200 and PL200.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung PL200 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A1200 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon A1200 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1200 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1200 Portrait photography info
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography info
26
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1200 Street photography advice
Samsung PL200 Street photography advice
46
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1200
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
23
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1200 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1200 Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
27
fairly wide (28mm)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1200 Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Canon A1200 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1200 and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot A1200Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A1200 Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 200 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $109 $0