Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST6500

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was revealed 2 years later than the ST6500 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX280 HS scores against the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung ST6500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX280 HS features physical dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has dimensions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX280 HS and the ST6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and ST6500 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and ST6500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.