Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST6500

Here is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was launched 7 months later than the ST6500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX230 HS matches up against the ST6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS and Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX230 HS Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has sizing 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung ST6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX230 HS versus the ST6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and ST6500.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.