Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung SH100

Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX600 HS scores vs the SH100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung SH100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX600 HS has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX600 HS vs the SH100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and SH100 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and SH100.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.