Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST65

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 20 months prior to the ST65 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX200 IS scores against the ST65 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung ST65. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS has got physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung ST65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the ST65.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and ST65 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and ST65.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST65 to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.