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Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
38
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot D30 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon D30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
  • 218g - 109 x 68 x 28mm
  • Launched February 2014
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
  • Introduced July 2010
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Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon D30 versus Samsung PL200, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The D30 was brought out 3 years after the PL200 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the D30 grades vs the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung PL200

 D30 PL200 
IntroducedFebruary 2014July 2010Newer by 44 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon D30

 PL200 D30 

Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung PL200

 D30 PL200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 comes with outside dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Canon D30 versus Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D30 and the PL200.

Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and PL200.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer D30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
33
focusing manually
features face detect focusing
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon D30 Street photography details
Samsung PL200 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon D30 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment proof
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D30 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
58
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon D30 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
37
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D30 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D30 and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot D30Samsung PL200
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot D30 Samsung PL200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-12 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 68 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") 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 300 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom, face, wink) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $329 $0