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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX610 HS
Samsung PL210
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was revealed 3 years after the PL210 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX600 HS grades vs the PL210 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung PL210

 SX600 HS PL210 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 37 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX600 HS

 PL210 SX600 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung PL210

 SX600 HS PL210 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the PL210.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and PL210.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to offer you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography info
44
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography features
Samsung PL210 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (188g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung PL210 Sports photography factors
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Travel photography highlights
Samsung PL210 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than others (188g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX600 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
48
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX600 HS
Vlogging with Samsung PL210
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1280 pxls)
lighter than others (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSamsung PL210
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Samsung PL210
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G (TFT) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) -
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1280 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $249 $200