Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST93

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was launched 23 months earlier than the ST93 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX200 IS grades against the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS offers exterior 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 ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the ST93.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and ST93 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and ST93.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.