Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST65

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX260 HS versus Samsung ST65, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was brought out 17 months after the ST65 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX260 HS scores versus the ST65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Samsung ST65. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX260 HS against the ST65.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX260 HS and ST65 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and ST65.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST65 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX260 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.