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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
86
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Canon SX160 IS
(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
Samsung PL210
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX160 IS over the Samsung PL210

 SX160 IS PL210 
RevealedJune 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX160 IS

 PL210 SX160 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX160 IS and Samsung PL210

 SX160 IS PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

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

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
46
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX160 IS
Street photography with Samsung PL210
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (291 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
50
incredible zoom range (28-448mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Travel photography information
Samsung PL210 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery (380 shots)
lighter than average (291g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (448mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography information
51
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
37
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX160 IS Vlogging info
Samsung PL210 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average (291 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon SX160 IS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX160 IS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot SX160 ISSamsung PL210
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