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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500 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
  • Revealed March 2009
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 22 months earlier than the ST6500 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX1 IS grades against the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung ST6500

 SX1 IS ST6500 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon SX1 IS

 ST6500 SX1 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 22 months
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST6500

 SX1 IS ST6500 

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS provides exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS against the ST6500.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and ST6500 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and ST6500.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to result in greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Samsung ST6500 Street photography features
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST6500 Sports photography highlights
32
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST6500
52
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (615 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST6500 Landscape photography features
44
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Vlogging camera
57
quite wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (615g)
32
really wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST6500
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung ST6500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung ST6500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500s -
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lb) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 One One
Cost at release $600 -