Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST600

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was introduced 4 years after the ST600 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX60 HS matches up against the ST600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS and Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX60 HS Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX60 HS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung ST600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS and the ST600.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and ST600 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and ST600.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX60 HS to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SX60 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.