Canon A490 vs Samsung PL200

Lets look much closer at the Canon A490 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A490 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A490 was announced 6 months earlier than the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A490 scores vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A490 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A490 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A490 provides exterior dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the A490 vs the PL200.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A490 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A490 and PL200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung PL200 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.