Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung PL170

Here is a in depth review of the Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung PL170, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 4 years later than the PL170 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL170 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX710 HS grades against the PL170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Samsung PL170. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Samsung PL170 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS has outer dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung PL170 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS vs the PL170.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and PL170 is 89 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and PL170.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX710 HS to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.