Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST700

Let's look closer at the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung ST700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 2 years after the ST700 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX280 HS scores against the ST700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS provides outer dimensions 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 ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX280 HS versus Samsung ST700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the ST700.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and ST700 is 91 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX280 HS and ST700.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung ST700 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher SX280 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.