Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST80

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was announced 3 years after the ST80 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX270 HS scores versus the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung ST80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS versus the ST80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and ST80.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST80 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX270 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.