Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 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
- Launched March 2009
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung ST80. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung ST80
SX1 IS | ST80 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon SX1 IS
ST80 | SX1 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | March 2009 | Fresher by 9 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST80
SX1 IS | ST80 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Contrast the Canon SX1 IS versus Samsung ST80 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung ST80 | |
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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 |