Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST6500

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX710 HS versus Samsung ST6500, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was released 4 years later than the ST6500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX710 HS grades against the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS and Samsung ST6500. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX710 HS features outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has measurements of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS versus the ST6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and ST6500 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and ST6500.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.