Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST600
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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-448mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 251g - 108 x 71 x 44mm
- Launched August 2013
- Previous Model is Canon SX160 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX170 IS was introduced 3 years after the ST600 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX170 IS grades vs the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX170 IS Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX170 IS over the Samsung ST600
SX170 IS | ST600 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 45 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon SX170 IS
ST600 | SX170 IS | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX170 IS and Samsung ST600
SX170 IS | ST600 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX170 IS comes with physical measurements of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 251 grams (0.55 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).
Check the Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX170 IS vs the ST600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX170 IS and ST600 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX170 IS and ST600.
All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX170 IS to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer SX170 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX170 IS | Samsung ST600 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-448mm (16.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 251 gr (0.55 lb) | 150 gr (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 71 x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 | 300 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $330 |