Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung PL210
SX510 HS | PL210 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 32 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX510 HS
PL210 | SX510 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung PL210
SX510 HS | PL210 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung PL210 | |
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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 |