Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung PL200
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Announced May 2009
- Replacement is Canon SX210 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

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was unveiled 14 months prior to the PL200 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX200 IS scores vs the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung PL200
SX200 IS | PL200 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX200 IS
PL200 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | July 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 14 months |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung PL200
SX200 IS | PL200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS has external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung PL200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS versus the PL200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and PL200.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung PL200 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | 170 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 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 ID | NB-5L | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $329 | $0 |