Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST600

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was introduced 3 years after the ST600 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX280 HS matches up against the ST600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX280 HS against the ST600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and ST600 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and ST600.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST600 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.