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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX210 IS
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 7 months before the ST600 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX200 IS grades against the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung ST600

 SX200 IS ST600 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon SX200 IS

 ST600 SX200 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months
Screen dimension3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k230kCrisper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung ST600

 SX200 IS ST600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS features outer dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung ST600 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX200 IS versus the ST600.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and ST600.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST600 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography highlights
29
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX200 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST600
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX200 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
63
lighter than others (247g)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (336mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
65
includes touch focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (150g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging details
Samsung ST600 Vlogging details
30
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic port
30
decently wide (27mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (150 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Samsung ST600
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISSamsung ST600
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Samsung ST600
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-5L SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $329 $330