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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(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
Samsung PL210
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Samsung PL210

 SX60 HS PL210 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX60 HS

 PL210 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung PL210

 SX60 HS PL210 
Screen sizing3"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).

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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.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

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

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography info
Samsung PL210 Street photography info
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650g)
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography features
Samsung PL210 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung PL210 Travel photography advice
57
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (21mm)
great reach (1365mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (650 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung PL210 Landscape photography details
52
focusing manually
rather wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
62
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650 grams)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSamsung PL210
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