Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung PL200
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59 Overall
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Announced April 2017
- Succeeded the Canon SX720 HS
- New Model is Canon SX740 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 SX730 HS vs Samsung PL200 Overview
Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX730 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX730 HS grades against the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung PL200 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung PL200
SX730 HS | PL200 | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 82 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon SX730 HS
PL200 | SX730 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung PL200
SX730 HS | PL200 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS against the PL200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and PL200 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and PL200.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to deliver greater detail having an extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung PL200 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung PL200 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung PL200 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2017-04-06 | 2010-07-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 31-217mm (7.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.9fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 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 |
Microphone 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 | 300g (0.66 lb) | 170g (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 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 | 250 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $0 |