Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST150F

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung ST150F, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the ST150F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was released 21 months later than the ST150F which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST150F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX60 HS scores against the ST150F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Samsung ST150F. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Samsung ST150F Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and the Samsung ST150F has proportions of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung ST150F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX60 HS compared to the ST150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and ST150F is 61 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX60 HS and ST150F.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX60 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.