Canon SX260 HS vs Samsung ST80

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX260 HS and Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX260 HS (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX260 HS was released 2 years after the ST80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX260 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX260 HS grades against the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX260 HS & Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX260 HS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX260 HS features 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) and the Samsung ST80 has proportions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX260 HS against the ST80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX260 HS and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX260 HS and ST80.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST80 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX260 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.