Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung ST93

Below is a extended analysis of the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and ST93 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX120 IS was launched 20 months earlier than the ST93 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SX120 IS grades against the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX120 IS & Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX120 IS Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX120 IS has exterior measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") and a weight of 285 grams (0.63 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX120 IS versus the ST93.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX120 IS and ST93 is 87 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and ST93.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX120 IS due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung ST93 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX120 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.