Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung PL170

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung PL170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 9 months later than the PL170 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the PL170.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and PL170 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and PL170.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung PL170 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.