Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung ST80

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 4 years later than the ST80 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX600 HS scores against the ST80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung ST80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS offers outside measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX600 HS compared to the ST80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and ST80.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon SX600 HS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.