Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600

Following is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 130 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was manufactured 3 years after the ST600 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 130 matches up vs the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 130 versus Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the ST600.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and ST600.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 130 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 should have an edge in sensor tech.