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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST600

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX210 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX240 HS
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 19 months after the ST600 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX230 HS grades against the ST600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung ST600

 SX230 HS ST600 
ReleasedJuly 2011January 2010Newer by 19 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon SX230 HS

 ST600 SX230 HS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung ST600

 SX230 HS ST600 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX230 HS provides physical dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX230 HS versus the ST600.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX230 HS and ST600.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST600 to result in extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX230 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
offers face detect focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than average (150 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography features
Samsung ST600 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Samsung ST600
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lighter than competition (223g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (210 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (150 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography advice
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manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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really wide (27mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (223 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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really wide (27mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
heavier than average (150g)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung ST600
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung ST600
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung ST600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223g (0.49 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $330