Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung PL200

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 15 months after the PL200 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX40 HS scores against the PL200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Samsung PL200. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung PL200 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the PL200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and PL200 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and PL200.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung PL200 to give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.