Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 291g - 111 x 73 x 44mm
- Launched June 2013
- Old Model is Canon SX150 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX170 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
- Revealed January 2011

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX160 IS (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX160 IS was introduced 2 years after the PL210 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX160 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX160 IS matches up vs the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX160 IS Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung PL210
SX160 IS | PL210 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 30 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX160 IS
PL210 | SX160 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung PL210
SX160 IS | PL210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX160 IS has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung PL210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX160 IS and the PL210.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX160 IS and PL210 is 86 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching technical specs. The picture below should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX160 IS and PL210.
As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX160 IS to provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more recent SX160 IS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung PL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS | Samsung PL210 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 291 grams (0.64 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 111 x 73 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | - |
Form of battery | AA | - |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $199 | $200 |