Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL120
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Launched March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Released January 2011
Photography Glossary Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL120 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and PL120 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX1 IS was unveiled 21 months earlier than the PL120 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX1 IS matches up against the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung PL120
| SX1 IS | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.8" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Canon SX1 IS
| PL120 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | March 2009 | Fresher by 21 months |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung PL120
| SX1 IS | PL120 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 select at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX1 IS against the PL120.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and PL120 is 64 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and PL120.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung PL120 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung PL120 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung PL120 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-03-27 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 615 grams (1.36 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
| Storage slots | Single | - |
| Retail pricing | $600 | $150 |