Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung PL200
89 Imaging
45 Features
51 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
22 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Replaced the Canon SX700 HS
- Later Model is Canon SX720 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

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX710 HS was announced 4 years after the PL200 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX710 HS matches up versus the PL200 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung PL200
SX710 HS | PL200 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More modern by 55 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX710 HS
PL200 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung PL200
SX710 HS | PL200 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS features outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).
Check out the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS compared to the PL200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and PL200 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and PL200.
Clearly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to render more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Samsung PL200 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 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 | 20MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 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) |
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269 grams (0.59 lbs) | 170 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 | 230 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $349 | $0 |