Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210
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99 Imaging
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung PL210
SX10 IS | PL210 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX10 IS
PL210 | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung PL210
SX10 IS | PL210 | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung PL210 | |
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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 |