Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung PL120

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung PL120, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and PL120 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 4 years after the PL120 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX710 HS matches up against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Samsung PL120. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has external dimensions 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 PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX710 HS against the PL120.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and PL120 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and PL120.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to give extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.