Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200
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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3500 IS and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Canon A3500 IS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3500 IS over the Samsung PL200
A3500 IS | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 31 months |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A3500 IS
PL200 | A3500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A3500 IS and Samsung PL200
A3500 IS | PL200 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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).
Examine the Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3500 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3500 IS | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |