Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST93

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung ST93, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ST93 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 2 years later than the ST93 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores versus the ST93 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Samsung ST93. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX700 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung ST93 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS vs the ST93.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and ST93 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and ST93.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files though you should always factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX700 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.