Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST6500

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was brought out 20 months prior to the ST6500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX200 IS grades against the ST6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS vs the ST6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and ST6500 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and ST6500.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.