Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210
61 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
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99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
- 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
- Revealed September 2014
- Old Model is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX60 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX60 HS scores vs the PL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Samsung PL210
SX60 HS | PL210 | |||
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Launched | September 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 45 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX60 HS
PL210 | SX60 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung PL210
SX60 HS | PL210 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS has outer dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has proportions 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 SX60 HS and Samsung PL210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the PL210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and PL210 is 61 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and PL210.
Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to deliver more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Samsung PL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX60 HS | Samsung PL210 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-09-16 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3072 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-1365mm (65.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.5 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 922 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.4 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 650 gr (1.43 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 39 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 127 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $549 | $200 |