Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL210

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 4 months prior to the PL210 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX130 IS matches up against the PL210 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS offers physical measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS versus the PL210.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and PL210 is 85 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and PL210.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung PL210 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.