Canon A2300 vs Samsung PL200
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Canon A2300 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
- 125g - 95 x 54 x 20mm
- 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
- Revealed July 2010
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Its time to take a closer look at the Canon A2300 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A2300 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe A2300 was revealed 19 months later than the PL200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A2300 matches up vs the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A2300 over the Samsung PL200
| A2300 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A2300
| PL200 | A2300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2300 and Samsung PL200
| A2300 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon A2300 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon A2300 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check out the Canon A2300 versus Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A2300 and the PL200.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A2300 and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon A2300 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A2300 and PL200.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A2300 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher A2300 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A2300 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A2300 | Samsung PL200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 54 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") | 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 | 210 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $139 | $0 |