Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung ST100

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was released 4 years after the ST100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX520 HS scores versus the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS comes with outside dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX520 HS versus the ST100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and ST100 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and ST100.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX520 HS to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger SX520 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.