Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung PL120

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung PL120, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 7 months later than the PL120 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX230 HS grades versus the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS has physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the PL120.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX230 HS and PL120 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and PL120.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL120 to show greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX230 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.