Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung PL200
SX150 IS | PL200 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX150 IS
PL200 | SX150 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung PL200
SX150 IS | PL200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Samsung PL200 | |
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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 |