Canon A1400 vs Samsung PL200

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon A1400 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A1400 was launched 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the A1400 scores against the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1400 has external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions 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, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A1400 vs the PL200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1400 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1400 and PL200.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon A1400 to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger A1400 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.