Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung PL200

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 2 years after the PL200 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX270 HS grades vs the PL200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX270 HS and the PL200.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and PL200 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and PL200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung PL200 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SX270 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.