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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
95
Imaging
46
Features
25
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 190 IS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 138g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 190 IS versus Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 190 IS (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 190 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the ST95 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 190 IS scores vs the ST95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 190 IS over the Samsung ST95

 ELPH 190 IS ST95 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011More recent by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon ELPH 190 IS

 ST95 ELPH 190 IS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung ST95

 ELPH 190 IS ST95 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 190 IS comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 190 IS versus the ST95.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 190 IS and ST95 is 95 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 190 IS and ST95.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon ELPH 190 IS to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 190 IS should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography features
39
resolution is good (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Street photography info
Samsung ST95 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 190 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST95
37
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
continuous shooting slow (0.8 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (190 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung ST95 Travel photography advice
64
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery life (190 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
40
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery life (190 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 190 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung ST95 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 190 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 190 IS and Samsung ST95
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 ISSamsung ST95
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Samsung ST95
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-240mm (10.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 138 gr (0.30 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 190 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
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