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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX20 IS
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 24 months prior to the PL210 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX10 IS scores versus the PL210 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung PL210

 SX10 IS PL210 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX10 IS

 PL210 SX10 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung PL210

 SX10 IS PL210 
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX10 IS offers outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the PL210.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and PL210 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and PL210.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL210 to give you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography features
39
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
supports face detect focusing
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography features
Samsung PL210 Street photography features
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average (600g)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
52
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (600g)
low resolution (10MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
34
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (600 grams)
27
great max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung PL210
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung PL210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $275 $200