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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Updated by Canon SX150 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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX130 IS was revealed about the same time to the PL200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX130 IS scores vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung PL200

 SX130 IS PL200 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX130 IS

 PL200 SX130 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung PL200

 SX130 IS PL200 
RevealedAugust 2010July 2010Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS features physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX130 IS against the PL200.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and PL200 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and PL200.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Samsung PL200 to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Samsung PL200
61
lighter than competition in class (308g)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography highlights
42
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
37
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung PL200 Vlogging factors
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung PL200
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 308 gr (0.68 lbs) 170 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $250 $0