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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon SD1200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 160g - 86 x 55 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 95 IS
Samsung PL200
(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
Photography Glossary

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SD1200 IS versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the SD1200 IS (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SD1200 IS was brought out 17 months before the PL200 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SD1200 IS matches up versus the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD1200 IS over the Samsung PL200

 SD1200 IS PL200 

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SD1200 IS

 PL200 SD1200 IS 
LaunchedJuly 2010February 2009Fresher by 17 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung PL200

 SD1200 IS PL200 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SD1200 IS offers exterior measurements of 86mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SD1200 IS compared to the PL200.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD1200 IS and PL200.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to give greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older SD1200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
25
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SD1200 IS
Street photography with Samsung PL200
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Travel photography features
Samsung PL200 Travel photography features
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD1200 IS Vlogging information
Samsung PL200 Vlogging information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD1200 IS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot SD1200 ISSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Samsung PL200
Also called Digital IXUS 95 IS -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-18 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 gr (0.35 lb) 170 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 86 x 55 x 22mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 260 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $0