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Canon A2200 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A2200 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A2200 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon A2200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 93 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Launched July 2010
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon A2200 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2200 (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A2200 was launched 6 months after the PL200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the A2200 scores vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2200 over the Samsung PL200

 A2200 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A2200

 PL200 A2200 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2200 and Samsung PL200

 A2200 PL200 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A2200 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2200 has external dimensions of 93mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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).

Check out the Canon A2200 versus Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A2200 compared to the PL200.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2200 and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2200 and PL200.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A2200 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon A2200 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2200 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A2200 Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2200 Sports photography info
Samsung PL200 Sports photography info
37
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A2200
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
70
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
37
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2200 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon A2200 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2200 and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot A2200Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A2200 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-8L BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $139 $0