Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Introduced July 2018
- Previous Model is Canon SX730 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Released January 2011

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung PL210, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and PL210 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX740 HS was unveiled 7 years after the PL210 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX740 HS grades vs the PL210 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS and Samsung PL210. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery and Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung PL210
SX740 HS | PL210 | |||
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Released | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 93 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX740 HS
PL210 | SX740 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung PL210
SX740 HS | PL210 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX740 HS has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung PL210 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Canon SX740 HS versus Samsung PL210 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS compared to the PL210.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX740 HS and PL210 is 88 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX740 HS and PL210.
As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX740 HS to provide you with greater detail having an extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Samsung PL210 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Samsung PL210 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2018-07-31 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 265 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $400 | $200 |