Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung ST93

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung ST93, 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 ST93 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was revealed 3 years after the ST93 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX520 HS matches up versus the ST93 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX520 HS provides physical 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 ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX520 HS and the ST93.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX520 HS and ST93 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX520 HS and ST93.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you may want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern SX520 HS is going to have an edge in sensor tech.