Canon G7 X MIII vs Samsung PL200

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon G7 X MIII vs Samsung PL200, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and PL200 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The G7 X MIII was revealed 9 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G7 X MIII matches up against the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X MIII has outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon G7 X MIII vs Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G7 X MIII against the PL200.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MIII and PL200 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MIII and PL200.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 X MIII using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon G7 X MIII will resolve extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher G7 X MIII should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.