Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung ST30

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung ST30, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX600 HS (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the SX600 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The SX600 HS was introduced 3 years later than the ST30 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX600 HS scores vs the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS offers physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung ST30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS and the ST30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and ST30.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX600 HS using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX600 HS will offer you greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.