Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST93

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was revealed 3 years later than the ST93 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX60 HS scores vs the ST93 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX60 HS & Samsung ST93. The full galleries are available at Canon SX60 HS Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX60 HS comes with physical dimensions of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 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).

Look at the Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX60 HS versus the ST93.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX60 HS and ST93 is 61 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX60 HS and ST93.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos although you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX60 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.