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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL170

Portability
86
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced May 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX130 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX160 IS
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was manufactured 17 months later than the PL170 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX150 IS grades vs the PL170 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Samsung PL170

 SX150 IS PL170 
RevealedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon SX150 IS

 PL170 SX150 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Samsung PL170

 SX150 IS PL170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys exterior measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX150 IS against the PL170.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and PL170 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX150 IS and PL170.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung PL170 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher SX150 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung PL170 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
29
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (306g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
50
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
27
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Travel photography camera
64
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung PL170 Landscape photography highlights
46
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (130 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX150 IS
Vlogging with Samsung PL170
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (306 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
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Canon SX150 IS vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Samsung PL170
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISSamsung PL170
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Samsung PL170
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2012-05-14 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 306g (0.67 lb) -
Dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery life 130 photos -
Type of battery AA -
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
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