Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST80

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX510 HS was released 3 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SX510 HS grades vs the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX510 HS comes with 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 ST80 has specifications 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX510 HS versus the ST80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and ST80 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX510 HS and ST80.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST80 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS should have an edge in sensor tech.