Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST80

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 5 years after the ST80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX710 HS matches up against the ST80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX710 HS against the ST80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and ST80 is 89 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and ST80.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX710 HS to show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern SX710 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.