Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL120

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 20 months later than the PL120 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX500 IS grades versus the PL120 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Samsung PL120 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX500 IS against the PL120.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and PL120 is 80 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and PL120.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX500 IS to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.