Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120
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![Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-190-IS/Canon-ELPH-190-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 190 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 190 IS grades vs the PL120 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 190 IS Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Samsung PL120
ELPH 190 IS | PL120 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 61 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS
PL120 | ELPH 190 IS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung PL120
ELPH 190 IS | PL120 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 190 IS comes with physical measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung PL120 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS and the PL120.
![Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 size comparison Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-190-IS-vs-Samsung-PL120-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 190 IS and PL120 is 95 and 99 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-190-IS-vs-Samsung-PL120-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The graphic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 190 IS and PL120.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 190 IS to provide more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 190 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-190-IS-vs-Samsung-PL120-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-ELPH-190-IS-vs-Samsung-PL120-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Samsung PL120 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS | Samsung PL120 |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.8 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 138g (0.30 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | 190 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | - |
Storage slots | One | - |
Price at release | $159 | $150 |