Canon A480 vs Samsung PL210

The following is a extensive review of the Canon A480 vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the A480 (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A480 was manufactured 24 months before the PL210 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A480 grades vs the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A480 and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are available at Canon A480 Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A480 enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A480 vs Samsung PL210 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the A480 against the PL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the A480 and PL210 is 94 and 99 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A480 and PL210.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung PL210 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged A480 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.