Canon N100 vs Samsung PL200
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Canon N100 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 170g - 100 x 60 x 21mm
- Launched July 2010

Canon N100 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon N100 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the N100 (1/1.7") and PL200 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

The N100 was introduced 3 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the N100 matches up against the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon N100 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot N100 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Samsung PL200
N100 | PL200 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 43 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon N100
PL200 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Samsung PL200
N100 | PL200 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Check the Canon N100 and Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the N100 compared to the PL200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N100 and PL200 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon N100 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and PL200.
Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The N100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung PL200 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger N100 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon N100 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N100 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Samsung PL200 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 330 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-12L | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $0 |