Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL170

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung PL170, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 2 years after the PL170 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX510 HS matches up vs the PL170 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung PL170. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung PL170 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX510 HS compared to the PL170.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and PL170 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and PL170.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung PL170 to provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX510 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.