Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST80

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 4 years after the ST80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX400 IS matches up against the ST80 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX400 IS offers external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS vs the ST80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and ST80 is 81 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and ST80.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SX400 IS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.