Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL200
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42 Overall
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36 Features
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX20 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX40 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
- Released July 2010
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Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX30 IS was announced 2 months after the PL200 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX30 IS scores versus the PL200 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung PL200
| SX30 IS | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX30 IS
| PL200 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung PL200
| SX30 IS | PL200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2010 |  | July 2010 | Similar age |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX30 IS offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 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).
Look at the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX30 IS against the PL200.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and PL200 is 64 and 94 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX30 IS and PL200.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung PL200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung PL200 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2010-07-21 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
| 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 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.3-5.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.80 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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, 15 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 | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | 601g (1.32 pounds) | 170g (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 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 ID | NB-7L | BP70A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $400 | $0 |