Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST600

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 5 years after the ST600 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX610 HS scores against the ST600 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Samsung ST600. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX610 HS features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the ST600.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and ST600 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX610 HS and ST600.

To sum up, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX610 HS to show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.