Canon S200 vs Samsung ST95

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon S200 vs Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and ST95 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S200 was revealed 3 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S200 matches up against the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Samsung ST95. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon S200 comes with outer dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Canon S200 vs Samsung ST95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the S200 versus the ST95.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and ST95 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and ST95.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S200 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Samsung ST95 will resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer S200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.