Canon SX410 IS vs Samsung ST6500

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX410 IS was announced 4 years after the ST6500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX410 IS grades against the ST6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX410 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has specifications of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX410 IS and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX410 IS vs the ST6500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and ST6500 is 80 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and ST6500.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX410 IS to provide extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.