Canon A495 vs Samsung PL200
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Canon A495 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-122mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 175g - 94 x 62 x 31mm
- Revealed January 2010
(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
- Announced July 2010
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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon A495 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the A495 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A495 was introduced 6 months prior to the PL200 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the A495 grades against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A495 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A495 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A495 over the Samsung PL200
| A495 | PL200 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A495
| PL200 | A495 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 115k | Clearer screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A495 and Samsung PL200
| A495 | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon A495 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A495 comes with physical dimensions of 94mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the A495 compared to the PL200.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A495 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Canon A495 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A495 and PL200.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Samsung PL200 to deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Canon A495 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A495 | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A495 | Samsung PL200 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2010-01-05 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| 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 | 37-122mm (3.3x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 115 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 175 grams (0.39 pounds) | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 94 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 model | 2 x AA | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $109 | $0 |