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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was revealed 20 months later than the PL210 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX500 IS scores versus the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung PL210

 SX500 IS PL210 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More recent by 20 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX500 IS

 PL210 SX500 IS 

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung PL210

 SX500 IS PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides outside 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 PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS against the PL210.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and PL210 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and PL210.

Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX500 IS to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
46
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,600 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography advice
Samsung PL210 Street photography advice
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (195 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
decent MP (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Samsung PL210
59
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (195 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (195 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX500 IS
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSamsung PL210
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Samsung PL210
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-21 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 195 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $299 $200