Canon S200 vs Samsung PL210

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon S200 versus Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and PL210 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was launched 3 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S200 matches up against the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S200 & Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S200 has got outer measurements 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 PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon S200 versus Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S200 versus the PL210.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S200 and PL210.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S200 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung PL210 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher S200 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.