Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung PL210

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung PL210, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was launched 3 years later than the PL210 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Samsung PL210. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX700 HS against the PL210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and PL210 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and PL210.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon SX700 HS to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.