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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung PL200

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
34
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon SX420 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released January 2016
Samsung PL200
(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
  • Revealed July 2010
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 5 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX420 IS grades vs the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung PL200

 SX420 IS PL200 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2010Fresher by 67 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX420 IS

 PL200 SX420 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung PL200

 SX420 IS PL200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX420 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX420 IS vs the PL200.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and PL200 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and PL200.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX420 IS to offer more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer SX420 IS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography details
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX420 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL200 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Sports photography details
Samsung PL200 Sports photography details
41
amazing zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
slow frames per second (0.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (195 per charge)
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL200 Travel photography highlights
61
decent megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (195 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography features
46
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery power (195 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX420 IS Vlogging info
Samsung PL200 Vlogging info
29
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX420 IS and Samsung PL200
 Canon PowerShot SX420 ISSamsung PL200
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Samsung PL200
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-05 2010-07-21
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 0.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 grams (0.72 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 100 x 60 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 195 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $299 $0