Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL210

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was introduced 2 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 130 grades against the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 130 enjoys exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the PL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 130 and PL210.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 130 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 130 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.