Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung ST600

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung ST600, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was unveiled 4 years after the ST600 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the ST600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung ST600. The full galleries are available at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX520 HS enjoys outer measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX520 HS and Samsung ST600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the ST600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and ST600 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and ST600.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX520 HS to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX520 HS will have a benefit in sensor innovation.