Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung PL170

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was unveiled 20 months before the PL170 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX200 IS grades against the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung PL170. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS has outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung PL170 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS vs the PL170.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and PL170 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and PL170.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung PL170 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.