Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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
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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").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SD1200 IS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2010 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 17 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal 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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD1200 IS and PL200 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Canon SD1200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS | Samsung 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 |