Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung ST6500

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the ST6500 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was introduced 3 years after the ST6500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX520 HS scores versus the ST6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung ST6500. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 441 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung ST6500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX520 HS versus the ST6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and ST6500 is 69 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX520 HS and ST6500.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX520 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.