Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung PL200

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung PL200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was announced 4 years after the PL200 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX530 HS matches up against the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS & Samsung PL200. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung PL200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX530 HS against the PL200.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX530 HS and PL200 is 69 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and PL200.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SX530 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.