Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung PL210

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung PL210, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and PL210 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was released 4 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX610 HS scores versus the PL210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS provides external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX610 HS and the PL210.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and PL210 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and PL210.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to render greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.