Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST90
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST90 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 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Let's look more closely at the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe SX1 IS was released 22 months before the ST90 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX1 IS grades versus the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung ST90
| SX1 IS | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon SX1 IS
| ST90 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | March 2009 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST90
| SX1 IS | ST90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX1 IS has external dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX1 IS vs the ST90.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and ST90 is 64 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX1 IS and ST90.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung ST90 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung ST90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung ST90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-03-27 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | () |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/500s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 615 grams (1.36 pounds) | - |
| Physical 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 All around 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $600 | $150 |