Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung PL210

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was unveiled 4 years after the PL210 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX530 HS scores vs the PL210 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Samsung PL210. The full galleries are available at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX530 HS has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung PL210 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX530 HS against the PL210.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and PL210 is 69 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX530 HS and PL210.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX530 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.