Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST93

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was brought out 7 years later than the ST93 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX70 HS scores versus the ST93 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS and Samsung ST93. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX70 HS Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX70 HS against the ST93.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and ST93 is 63 and 97 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and ST93.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX70 HS to offer more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.