Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung PL210

Lets look closer at the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was launched 3 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX520 HS scores vs the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX520 HS compared to the PL210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and PL210 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX520 HS and PL210.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.