Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung PL200

Lets look closer at the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung PL200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The SX70 HS was revealed 8 years after the PL200 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung PL200 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX70 HS scores against the PL200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Samsung PL200 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung PL200 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung PL200 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the PL200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and PL200 is 63 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and PL200.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to give you greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.