Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST30

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty similar but the SX280 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX280 HS was introduced 2 years later than the ST30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX280 HS matches up against the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX280 HS provides outside dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX280 HS against the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and ST30 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX280 HS and ST30.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX280 HS having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon SX280 HS will deliver greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS will have a benefit in sensor technology.