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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung PL170

Portability
80
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS front
 
Samsung PL170 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs

Canon SX410 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
  • Released February 2015
Samsung PL170
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung PL170 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 4 years after the PL170 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX410 IS grades against the PL170 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Samsung PL170

 SX410 IS PL170 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2011More modern by 50 months
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon SX410 IS

 PL170 SX410 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung PL170

 SX410 IS PL170 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX410 IS has physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS versus Samsung PL170 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the PL170.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung PL170 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and PL170 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung PL170 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX410 IS and PL170.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX410 IS to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung PL170 sensor size comparison

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung PL170 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL170 as a Street photography camera
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Sports photography details
Samsung PL170 Sports photography details
41
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (185 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
27
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX410 IS Travel photography details
Samsung PL170 Travel photography details
61
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (185 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX410 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung PL170
48
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery (185 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX410 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL170 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
27
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung PL170 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX410 IS and Samsung PL170
 Canon PowerShot SX410 ISSamsung PL170
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX410 IS Samsung PL170
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2015-02-06 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash options Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 325g (0.72 lbs) -
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 185 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $199 $175