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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung ST65 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
Samsung ST65
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung ST65

 SX1 IS ST65 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX1 IS

 ST65 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2009More recent by 22 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper 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).

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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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 size comparison

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

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography advice
Samsung ST65 Street photography advice
56
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST65 Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
decent MP (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung ST65 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (615 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST65 as a Landscape photography camera
44
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST65
57
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (615g)
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST65
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung ST65
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