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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung PL210 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(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
Samsung PL210
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung PL210

 SX740 HS PL210 
ReleasedJuly 2018January 2011More modern by 93 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon SX740 HS

 PL210 SX740 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung PL210

 SX740 HS PL210 
Display dimension3"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).

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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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung PL210 Portrait photography details
48
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography features
Samsung PL210 Street photography features
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (299 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung PL210 as a Sports photography camera
52
long zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (265 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung PL210 Travel photography factors
75
lighter than average (299 grams)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
low battery life (265 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX740 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung PL210
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (265 per charge)
37
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging details
Samsung PL210 Vlogging details
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than average (299g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone support
27
very good max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung PL210
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung PL210
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