Canon SX540 HS vs Samsung PL210

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was announced 5 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX540 HS grades against the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Samsung PL210. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS provides outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions 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 out the Canon SX540 HS and Samsung PL210 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX540 HS and the PL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and PL210 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and PL210.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX540 HS to provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX540 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.