Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200
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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3300 IS and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Canon A3300 IS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3300 IS over the Samsung PL200
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A3300 IS
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Common features in the Canon A3300 IS and Samsung PL200
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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 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.

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Canon A3300 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3300 IS | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |