Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung PL200
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
(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
- Revealed July 2010

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX280 HS was released 2 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX280 HS grades against the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung PL200
SX280 HS | PL200 | |||
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Revealed | March 2013 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 33 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX280 HS
PL200 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung PL200
SX280 HS | PL200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung PL200 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the PL200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and PL200.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung PL200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 pounds) | 170 grams (0.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 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 life | 210 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $325 | $0 |