Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL210

Here is a complete review of the Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL210, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is very well matched but the XC10 (1") and PL210 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The XC10 was unveiled 4 years later than the PL210 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL210 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XC10 grades versus the PL210 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 & Samsung PL210. The full galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon XC10 has outside measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL210 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon XC10 vs Samsung PL210 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the XC10 vs the PL210.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and PL210 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and PL210.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XC10 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Samsung PL210 will give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The more recent XC10 should have an edge in sensor technology.