Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL170
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
- Successor is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
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Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SX210 IS was launched 6 months before the PL170 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX210 IS grades versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Samsung PL170. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX210 IS Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung PL170
| SX210 IS | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon SX210 IS
| PL170 | SX210 IS |
|---|
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung PL170
| SX210 IS | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | June 2010 |  | January 2011 | Same generation |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS offers outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung PL170 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS against the PL170.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and PL170 is 90 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and PL170.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung PL170 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung PL170 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 220g (0.49 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 model | NB-5L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $226 | $175 |