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Canon D10 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
89
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon D10 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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 D10 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon D10 versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the D10 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 12 months prior to the PL200 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D10 grades against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Samsung PL200

 D10 PL200 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon D10

 PL200 D10 
RevealedJuly 2010July 2009More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon D10 and Samsung PL200

 D10 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon D10 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D10 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the D10 compared to the PL200.

Canon D10 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D10 and PL200 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and PL200.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung PL200 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged D10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D10 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
32
manual focus
offers face detect focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon D10
Street photography with Samsung PL200
60
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon D10
Sports photography with Samsung PL200
31
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography info
Samsung PL200 Travel photography info
54
environment sealing
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D10 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
35
manual focus
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon D10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot D10Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot D10 Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2010-07-21
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/5000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 grams (0.42 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 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 NB-6L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $0