Canon S200 vs Samsung PL200

Lets look closer at the Canon S200 vs Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and PL200 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200 was brought out 3 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S200 scores vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon S200 provides exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S200 vs Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S200 vs the PL200.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and PL200.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung PL200 will render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer S200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.