Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung ST30

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung ST30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX520 HS (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the SX520 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX520 HS was introduced 3 years later than the ST30 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX520 HS matches up against the ST30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS versus the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and ST30 is 69 and 98 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and ST30.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX520 HS using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon SX520 HS will provide you with more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.