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Canon A810 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon A810 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Launched February 2012
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 A810 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon A810 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 19 months after the PL200 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A810 grades versus the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Samsung PL200

 A810 PL200 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2010More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon A810

 PL200 A810 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Samsung PL200

 A810 PL200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A810 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the A810 compared to the PL200.

Canon A810 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and PL200.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon A810 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent A810 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon A810 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography advice
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography advice
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Samsung PL200
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
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Canon A810 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot A810Samsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max 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 171 gr (0.38 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 life 220 images -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $0