Canon S110 vs Samsung PL200
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Canon S110 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
- Released September 2012
- Previous Model is Canon S100
- Renewed by Canon S120
(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
- Revealed July 2010

Canon S110 vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon S110 and Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close but the S110 (1/1.7") and PL200 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

The S110 was introduced 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S110 grades vs the PL200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon S110 vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S110 & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Canon S110 Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Samsung PL200
S110 | PL200 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 27 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon S110
PL200 | S110 |
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Common features in the Canon S110 and Samsung PL200
S110 | PL200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon S110 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S110 enjoys physical measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon S110 and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S110 vs the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S110 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S110 and PL200.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S110 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL200 will result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S110 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon S110 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S110 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S110 | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot S110 | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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 | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 170 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 48 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 168 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-5L | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $299 | $0 |