Canon SX520 HS vs Samsung ST95

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung ST95, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX520 HS (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX520 HS was announced 3 years after the ST95 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX520 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX520 HS matches up vs the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX520 HS Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX520 HS has got outside measurements 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 ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon SX520 HS versus Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX520 HS vs the ST95.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX520 HS and ST95 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX520 HS and ST95.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX520 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.