Canon SX720 HS vs Samsung PL210

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung PL210, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was brought out 5 years after the PL210 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX720 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX720 HS grades against the PL210 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX720 HS & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX720 HS Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX720 HS has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX720 HS and Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS and the PL210.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and PL210 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX720 HS and PL210.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to give you more detail having its extra 6.3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX720 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.