Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 8 years after the ST80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX70 HS scores vs the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the ST80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and ST80 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and ST80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.