Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL120

Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung PL120, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was brought out 3 years after the PL120 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX400 IS scores against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has got physical dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has measurements 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung PL120 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS versus the PL120.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and PL120 is 81 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and PL120.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS should have an edge in sensor technology.