Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST600

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung ST600, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was launched 5 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX530 HS scores vs the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX530 HS and Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX530 HS Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX530 HS provides external dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has measurements of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX530 HS vs the ST600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and ST600 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX530 HS and ST600.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX530 HS to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX530 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.