Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST600

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was brought out 3 years after the ST600 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX510 HS grades vs the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS provides outside dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has sizing of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX510 HS versus the ST600.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and ST600 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX510 HS and ST600.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST600 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX510 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.