Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 126g - 94 x 54 x 20mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Here is a extended review of the Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A2400 IS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A2400 IS was unveiled 19 months later than the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A2400 IS scores against the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A2400 IS & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A2400 IS Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung PL200
A2400 IS | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A2400 IS
PL200 | A2400 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung PL200
A2400 IS | PL200 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A2400 IS has got outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has proportions 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 A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the A2400 IS and the PL200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A2400 IS and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A2400 IS and PL200.
All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon A2400 IS to provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher A2400 IS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot A2400 IS | Samsung PL200 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 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 surface 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 photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (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 data format | H.264 | 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 | 126 gr (0.28 lbs) | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 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 | 190 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11L | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $149 | $0 |