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Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
19
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A800 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon A800
(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
  • 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
  • Announced January 2011
Samsung PL200
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon A800 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the A800 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A800 was introduced 6 months later than the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the A800 matches up versus the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung PL200

 A800 PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A800

 PL200 A800 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution230k115kCrisper screen (+115k dot)

Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung PL200

 A800 PL200 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2010Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon A800 offers external measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 186 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the A800 against the PL200.

Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A800 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A800 and PL200.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A800 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
25
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A800 Street photography features
Samsung PL200 Street photography features
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A800 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Sports photography camera
29
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (300 CIPA)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A800 Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
55
good battery life (300 CIPA)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A800
Landscape photography with Samsung PL200
26
good battery life (300 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A800 Vlogging features
Samsung PL200 Vlogging features
24
features face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A800 and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot A800Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot A800 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 3 -
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-122mm (3.3x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 115 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 186 grams (0.41 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 61 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 Overall 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 300 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $90 $0