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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX160 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 SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX150 IS versus Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 23 months after the PL200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX150 IS grades against the PL200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung PL200

 SX150 IS PL200 
RevealedMay 2012July 2010More modern by 23 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX150 IS

 PL200 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung PL200

 SX150 IS PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX150 IS has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 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 SX150 IS versus Samsung PL200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the PL200.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX150 IS and PL200 is 86 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and PL200.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos however you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX150 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography features
42
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes face detection focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Sports photography information
Samsung PL200 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (130 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung PL200 Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (130 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography factors
46
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (130 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Vlogging details
Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung PL200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-14 2010-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306 grams (0.67 lbs) 170 grams (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 life 130 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model 2 x AA BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $249 $0