Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200
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Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon D30 over the Samsung PL200
D30 | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon D30
PL200 | D30 |
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Common features in the Canon D30 and Samsung PL200
D30 | PL200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon D30 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot D30 | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |