Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600
90 Imaging
35 Features
37 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung ST600
SX200 IS | ST600 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon SX200 IS
ST600 | SX200 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Crisper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung ST600
SX200 IS | ST600 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and ST600 is 90 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung ST600 | |
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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 |