Canon SX600 HS vs Samsung ST95

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon SX600 HS versus Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was announced 3 years after the ST95 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX600 HS grades vs the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX600 HS provides exterior 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 ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS and the ST95.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and ST95 is 93 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and ST95.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger SX600 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.