Samsung PL120 with Canon A1200 Comparison

Samsung PL120 and Canon A1200 Main Features

  • January, 2011
  • January, 2011
  • 14 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
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  • 28-112 mm (4x) F2.8-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 0 - 3200 ISO
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • -
  • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
  • -
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 94 x 54 x 19 mm, 87g.
  • 98 x 63 x 31 mm, 185g.
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Samsung PL120 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
20
Value for money score
44
Portability score
51
Overall score
25

Canon A1200 Scores


Imaging score
20
Features score
28
Value for money score
50
Portability score
96
Overall score
33

Canon PowerShot A1200 with Samsung PL120 Overview


Let's compare Samsung PL120 with Canon PowerShot A1200. The first model related to Ultracompact, the second to Small Sensor Compact cameras. Both of these models were released in 2011. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of PL120 is greater than that of PowerShot A1200. However, the difference of 2 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (PowerShot A1200), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Samsung PL120, the maximum ISO is greater by 1600. Both cameras feature a 2-inch fixed screen.
PowerShot A1200 has optical (tunnel) viewfinder, and the PL120 doesn’t have. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Samsung PL120 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General PL120 PowerShot A1200
Brand Samsung Canon
Model PL120 PowerShot A1200
Announced January, 2011 January, 2011
Body Type Ultracompact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range n/a 3
Screen
Screen Size 2" 2"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/8 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting n/a fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 4.00
Flash Modes n/a Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 14 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 3200 1600
Min Native ISO 0 80
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 0 shots 200 shots
Battery Type AA
Battery Model 2 x AA
Physical
Weight 87 g 185 g
Physical Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19 mm 98 x 63 x 31 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus
Storage Slots 0 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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Kodak EasyShare Touch
Kodak EasyShare Touch

14MP | 1/3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Samsung ST600
Samsung ST600

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Kodak EasyShare M340
Kodak EasyShare M340

10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7

10MP | 1/2.5 CCD | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

16MP | 1/2 EXRCMOS | fixed lens mount

Samsung ST6500
Samsung ST6500

16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Samsung ST100
Samsung ST100

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Olympus Stylus 5010
Olympus Stylus 5010

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Canon ELPH 130
Canon ELPH 130

16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix S80
Nikon Coolpix S80

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Interesting Small Sensor Compact

Samsung TL350
Samsung TL350

10MP | 1/2.3 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix P300
Nikon Coolpix P300

12MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix S3600
Nikon Coolpix S3600

20MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Olympus Stylus 9000
Olympus Stylus 9000

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix S3500
Nikon Coolpix S3500

20MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930

10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot SD970 IS
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Samsung WB700
Samsung WB700

14MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Olympus FE-4000
Olympus FE-4000

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix S30
Nikon Coolpix S30

10MP | 1/3 CCD | fixed lens mount