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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL210 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 21 months earlier than the PL210 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX1 IS grades versus the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung PL210

 SX1 IS PL210 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX1 IS

 PL210 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 21 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung PL210

 SX1 IS PL210 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX1 IS offers external dimensions 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 PL210 has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS versus the PL210.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and PL210 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and PL210.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung PL210 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
46
manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX1 IS
Street photography with Samsung PL210
56
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (615 grams)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
33
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography details
Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (615g)
low resolution (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography highlights
44
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung PL210 Vlogging factors
57
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (615g)
27
great max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung PL210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-27 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots One One
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