Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung PL210

Lets look closer at the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was revealed 5 years after the PL210 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the ELPH 180 scores versus the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Samsung PL210. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 has physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 180 against the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and PL210.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon ELPH 180 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 180 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.