Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST93

Let's look closer at the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was brought out 10 months later than the ST93 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST93 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the ST93.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and ST93 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and ST93.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST93 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.