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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL120

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX710 HS
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung PL120, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was brought out 3 years later than the PL120 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung PL120

 SX700 HS PL120 
LaunchedFebruary 2014January 2011More recent by 38 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Canon SX700 HS

 PL120 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung PL120

 SX700 HS PL120 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS comes with external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX700 HS and the PL120.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and PL120 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX700 HS and PL120.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to show extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX700 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
49
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
45
long zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery (250 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
26
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition (269g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery (250 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
71
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX700 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
47
you can focus manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (250 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
33
fast max aperture (f)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging details
Samsung PL120 Vlogging details
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
31
fast max aperture (f)
includes external microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Samsung PL120
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSSamsung PL120
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Samsung PL120
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) ()
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 -
Price at launch $349 $150