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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon A3500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 135g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
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 A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A3500 IS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A3500 IS was brought out 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A3500 IS scores vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung PL200

 A3500 IS PL200 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2010More recent by 31 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A3500 IS

 PL200 A3500 IS 

Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung PL200

 A3500 IS PL200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A3500 IS enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A3500 IS compared to the PL200.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A3500 IS and PL200 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the A3500 IS and PL200.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon A3500 IS to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger A3500 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3500 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than average (135g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3500 IS
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (135 grams)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3500 IS Vlogging information
Samsung PL200 Vlogging information
34
really wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (135g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3500 IS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot A3500 ISSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A3500 IS Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 pounds) 170g (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $115 $0