Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung PL200

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX120 IS versus Samsung PL200, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and PL200 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and PL200 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX120 IS was released 11 months before the PL200 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX120 IS matches up vs the PL200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX120 IS features outside measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX120 IS versus the PL200.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and PL200 is 87 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and PL200.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Samsung PL200 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.