Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung ST6500

Following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was launched 20 months after the ST6500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX500 IS scores vs the ST6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 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 change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS against the ST6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and ST6500 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and ST6500.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX500 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.