Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL200

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX510 HS grades against the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX510 HS has outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX510 HS and the PL200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and PL200 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and PL200.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Samsung PL200 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.