Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung ST90

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was brought out 3 years later than the ST90 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 ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX600 HS scores against the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS features outside dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX600 HS and Samsung ST90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX600 HS vs the ST90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX600 HS and ST90.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX600 HS to give you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.