Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung ST90

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was revealed 20 months later than the ST90 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX500 IS matches up vs the ST90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Samsung ST90. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS has physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX500 IS versus the ST90.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and ST90 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and ST90.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX500 IS to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent SX500 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.