Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210
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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung PL210. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Samsung PL210
SX600 HS | PL210 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX600 HS
PL210 | SX600 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung PL210
SX600 HS | PL210 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung PL210 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS | Samsung PL210 | |
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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 |