Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung PL210

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was introduced 18 months later than the PL210 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX260 HS scores vs the PL210 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX260 HS Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX260 HS and the PL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and PL210 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and PL210.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung PL210 to offer you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.