Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung PL200
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
- 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
- Released January 2015
- Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
(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
- Introduced July 2010

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX610 HS was manufactured 4 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX610 HS scores vs the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung PL200
SX610 HS | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | Fresher by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX610 HS
PL200 | SX610 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung PL200
SX610 HS | PL200 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 191 grams (0.42 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).
Take a look at the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung PL200 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS vs the PL200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and PL200 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and PL200.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX610 HS | Samsung PL200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.5 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 191 gr (0.42 lbs) | 170 gr (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 | 270 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $214 | $0 |