Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST80

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was introduced 5 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX610 HS grades vs the ST80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX610 HS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX610 HS compared to the ST80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and ST80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX610 HS and ST80.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to give you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer SX610 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.