Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung ST65

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and ST65 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The SX120 IS was announced 17 months before the ST65 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX120 IS scores vs the ST65 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS and Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX120 IS Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung ST65 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS against the ST65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and ST65 is 87 and 99 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and ST65.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX120 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung ST65 will produce greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.