Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung PL200

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX730 HS versus Samsung PL200, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and PL200 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX730 HS was unveiled 6 years later than the PL200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX730 HS grades against the PL200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Samsung PL200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Samsung PL200 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS offers exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL200 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX730 HS against the PL200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX730 HS and PL200 is 88 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and PL200.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX730 HS to deliver greater detail having an extra 6.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX730 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.