Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST100

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was announced 8 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX70 HS scores vs the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung ST100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS versus the ST100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and ST100 is 63 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and ST100.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX70 HS to offer extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.