Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST100

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 7 months before the ST100 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX200 IS scores vs the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys external measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS versus the ST100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and ST100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.