Canon A1300 vs Samsung PL200
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
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- 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
- Launched July 2010
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Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon A1300 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A1300 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe A1300 was unveiled 19 months later than the PL200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the A1300 grades vs the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Samsung PL200
| A1300 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A1300
| PL200 | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Samsung PL200
| A1300 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1300 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the A1300 against the PL200.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1300 and PL200.
As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon A1300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer A1300 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon A1300 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Samsung PL200 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-07-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" 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 | 220 photographs | - |
| Battery type | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $119 | $0 |