Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL200

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 16 months before the PL200 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX1 IS scores vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS features exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS versus the PL200.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and PL200 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and PL200.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung PL200 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind in sensor technology.