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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST95 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was launched 5 years later than the ST95 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 180 matches up vs the ST95 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Samsung ST95

 ELPH 180 ST95 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2011Fresher by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon ELPH 180

 ST95 ELPH 180 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung ST95

 ELPH 180 ST95 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 180 provides external measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung ST95 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 180 against the ST95.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 180 and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 180 and ST95.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 180 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 180 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
39
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 180
Street photography with Samsung ST95
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography advice
Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
decent MP (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Travel photography highlights
67
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.2)
71
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
good maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging information
Samsung ST95 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung ST95
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Samsung ST95
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Samsung ST95
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2016-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 0.8 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $145