Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST100

Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was brought out 3 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX270 HS scores against the ST100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS offers exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX270 HS versus Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the ST100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and ST100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and ST100.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.