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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 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
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung ST80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was manufactured 9 months before the ST80 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX1 IS scores against the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung ST80

 SX1 IS ST80 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon SX1 IS

 ST80 SX1 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2010March 2009Fresher by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST80

 SX1 IS ST80 
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS features outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has specifications of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS against the ST80.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and ST80 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and ST80.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST80 to render extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST80 Street photography factors
56
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors (615 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX1 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (615g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography highlights
44
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
39
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Samsung ST80 Vlogging details
57
pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (615 grams)
28
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST80
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung ST80
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung ST80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-27 2010-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lb) 118 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $249