Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
41


99 Imaging
37 Features
19 Overall
29
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and ST65 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was launched 22 months earlier than the ST65 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST65 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX1 IS scores versus the ST65 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung ST65
SX1 IS | ST65 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX1 IS
ST65 | SX1 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 22 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST65
SX1 IS | ST65 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS versus the ST65.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and ST65 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and ST65.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST65 to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung ST65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung ST65 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-03-27 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/500 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 615 grams (1.36 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $600 | $130 |