Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung ST600

Here, we are looking at the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung ST600, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was released 4 years later than the ST600 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX600 HS scores versus the ST600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung ST600. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features 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) whilst the Samsung ST600 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung ST600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS vs the ST600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and ST600 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and ST600.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to give more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.