Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST600

Here is a complete comparison of the Canon SX240 HS versus Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 2 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX240 HS scores against the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS offers outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Canon SX240 HS versus Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS against the ST600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and ST600.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST600 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.