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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(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
  • Announced June 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX200 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX230 HS
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 6 months before the PL210 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX210 IS grades vs the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung PL210

 SX210 IS PL210 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX210 IS

 PL210 SX210 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung PL210

 SX210 IS PL210 
AnnouncedJune 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX210 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS compared to the PL210.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and PL210 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and PL210.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you should factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography information
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography information
37
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Samsung PL210
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Travel photography details
Samsung PL210 Travel photography details
68
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
long zoom (392mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Vlogging details
Samsung PL210 Vlogging details
30
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (220 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung PL210
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung PL210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 -
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 gr (0.49 lb) -
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC -
Card slots One One
Retail price $226 $200