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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX230 HS
Samsung PL200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX210 IS was launched very close to the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up against the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung PL200

 SX210 IS PL200 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX210 IS

 PL200 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung PL200

 SX210 IS PL200 
LaunchedJune 2010July 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS features outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the PL200.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and PL200 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and PL200.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX210 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung PL200
38
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography features
Samsung PL200 Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than others (220g)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography information
48
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Samsung PL200 Vlogging details
30
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung PL200
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-06-16 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 pounds) 170 gr (0.37 pounds)
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 Overall 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $226 $0