Canon SX50 HS vs Samsung PL210

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX50 HS and Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX50 HS (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was revealed 2 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX50 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX50 HS grades versus the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX50 HS & Samsung PL210. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX50 HS Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS offers outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") with a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX50 HS compared to the PL210.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX50 HS and PL210 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and PL210.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL210 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher SX50 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.