Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST100

Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was brought out 3 years after the ST100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX280 HS matches up vs the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the ST100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and ST100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and ST100.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST100 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.