Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung ST80

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was introduced 2 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX500 IS scores against the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX500 IS features physical measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS vs the ST80.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and ST80 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and ST80.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to resolve extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern SX500 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.