Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL170

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung PL170, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the PL170 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was introduced 3 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX600 HS grades versus the PL170 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the PL170.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and PL170 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and PL170.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more recent SX600 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.