Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung PL200
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Introduced July 2010
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On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe A4000 IS was released 19 months later than the PL200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A4000 IS grades against the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Samsung PL200
| A4000 IS | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A4000 IS
| PL200 | A4000 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Samsung PL200
| A4000 IS | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A4000 IS offers physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has dimensions 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 account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A4000 IS versus the PL200.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.
Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and PL200.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon A4000 IS to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent A4000 IS will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon A4000 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Samsung PL200 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface 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 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| 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 | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 145 grams (0.32 lb) | 170 grams (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 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 | 175 images | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $199 | $0 |
