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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A2400 IS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon A2400 IS
(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
Samsung PL200
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2400 IS over the Samsung PL200

 A2400 IS PL200 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2010Fresher by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A2400 IS

 PL200 A2400 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A2400 IS and Samsung PL200

 A2400 IS PL200 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A2400 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A2400 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (126g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
66
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (190 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2400 IS Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (126g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon A2400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2400 IS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot A2400 ISSamsung PL200
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