Canon 5D MIV vs Samsung ST95

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon 5D MIV and Samsung ST95, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and ST95 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 5D MIV was unveiled 5 years after the ST95 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the 5D MIV grades versus the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV & Samsung ST95. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MIV Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV comes with outer dimensions of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 5D MIV against the ST95.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MIV and ST95 is 55 and 99 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 5D MIV and ST95.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 5D MIV having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will render extra detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher 5D MIV is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.