Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200
93 Imaging
33 Features
19 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
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Canon A800 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
- 186g - 94 x 61 x 31mm
- Announced January 2011
(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

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").

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.

Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A800 and Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A800 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A800 over the Samsung PL200
A800 | PL200 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A800
PL200 | A800 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Crisper screen (+115k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A800 and Samsung PL200
A800 | PL200 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2010 | Similar generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Canon A800 and Samsung PL200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A800 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A800 | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |