Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST6500

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST6500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 4 years after the ST6500 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX610 HS matches up versus the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS has outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the ST6500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX610 HS and ST6500 is 93 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and ST6500.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to offer you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX610 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.