Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL200

Lets look closer at the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the PL200 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 4 years later than the PL200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX60 HS matches up against the PL200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Samsung PL200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX60 HS and the PL200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and PL200 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and PL200.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX60 HS to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX60 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.