Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung ST700

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years later than the ST700 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX600 HS scores against the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung ST700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS comes with external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung ST700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS versus the ST700.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and ST700 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and ST700.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you would want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger SX600 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.