Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung PL210

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 3 years after the PL210 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX400 IS matches up vs the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") having a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS compared to the PL210.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and PL210 is 81 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and PL210.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.