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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Older Model is Canon SX500 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX520 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
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was announced 2 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX510 HS matches up versus the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung PL210

 SX510 HS PL210 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2011More recent by 32 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX510 HS

 PL210 SX510 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung PL210

 SX510 HS PL210 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS against the PL210.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX510 HS and PL210 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and PL210.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Samsung PL210 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Street photography camera
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Sports photography info
Samsung PL210 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Travel photography camera
54
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (250 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Landscape photography camera
40
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (250 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL210 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung PL210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX510 HS Samsung PL210
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-08-22 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 349 grams (0.77 lbs) -
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $200