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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2014
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 SX400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 4 years after the PL200 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung PL200

 SX400 IS PL200 
LaunchedJuly 2014July 2010Newer by 49 months

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX400 IS

 PL200 SX400 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung PL200

 SX400 IS PL200 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung PL200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS vs the PL200.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and PL200 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and PL200.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography info
Samsung PL200 Street photography info
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Sports photography highlights
42
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (190 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery power (190 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
37
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL200 as a Vlogging camera
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung PL200
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung PL200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-07-29 2010-07-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 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 190 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $229 $0