Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung PL200
95 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
22 Overall
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Announced July 2010
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Let's take a closer look at the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe A3200 IS was released 6 months after the PL200 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A3200 IS scores against the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Samsung PL200
| A3200 IS | PL200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A3200 IS
| PL200 | A3200 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Samsung PL200
| A3200 IS | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2011 |  | July 2010 | Same generation |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3200 IS has physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A3200 IS against the PL200.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the A3200 IS and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and PL200.
All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you really should factor the production date of the cameras into account.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Samsung PL200 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| 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) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 149 gr (0.33 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 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 model | NB-8L | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $230 | $0 |