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Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL200

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung PL200 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL200 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Released April 2015
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 XC10 vs Samsung PL200 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon XC10 versus Samsung PL200, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very close but the XC10 (1") and PL200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The XC10 was announced 4 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the XC10 scores vs the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung PL200

 XC10 PL200 
LaunchedApril 2015July 2010Fresher by 58 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung PL200 over the Canon XC10

 PL200 XC10 
Display resolution230k1kCrisper display (+229k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung PL200

 XC10 PL200 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 provides physical dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the XC10 against the PL200.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and PL200 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL200 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL200 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and PL200.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XC10 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Samsung PL200 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher XC10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL200 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 Portrait photography factors
Samsung PL200 Portrait photography factors
50
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (1")
features face detect focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon XC10
Street photography with Samsung PL200
56
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
includes touch to focus
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average (1,040g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography advice
Samsung PL200 Sports photography advice
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking focus
max fps low (3.8 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography factors
Samsung PL200 Travel photography factors
43
includes touch to focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
more heavy than average (1,040 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 Landscape photography advice
Samsung PL200 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have RAW support
37
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon XC10
Vlogging with Samsung PL200
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,040g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung PL200
 Canon XC10Samsung PL200
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon XC10 Samsung PL200
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-08 2010-07-21
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 20000 3200
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-241mm (10.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 800 x 592 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video data format XF-AVC, 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 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) 170 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 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 model LP-E6N BP70A
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC'/MMC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $1,599 $0