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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon A3300 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released 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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3300 IS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3300 IS was unveiled 6 months later than the PL200 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A3300 IS matches up against the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung PL200

 A3300 IS PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A3300 IS

 PL200 A3300 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung PL200

 A3300 IS PL200 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A3300 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the A3300 IS vs the PL200.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3300 IS and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3300 IS and PL200.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon A3300 IS to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography highlights
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Travel photography details
Samsung PL200 Travel photography details
65
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
42
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3300 IS Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3300 IS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot A3300 ISSamsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Max 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 display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 149g (0.33 lbs) 170g (0.37 lbs)
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 All around 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 230 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
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 One One
Pricing at launch $200 $0