Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST80

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was revealed 19 months after the ST80 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX230 HS scores versus the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung ST80. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS offers external measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS against the ST80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX230 HS and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX230 HS and ST80.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST80 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.