Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST93
64 Imaging
32 Features
53 Overall
40
97 Imaging
38 Features
20 Overall
30
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
- 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched April 2011
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Below, we are looking at the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST93, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe SX1 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the ST93 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX1 IS grades against the ST93 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung ST93
| SX1 IS | ST93 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon SX1 IS
| ST93 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2011 |  | March 2009 | Newer by 25 months |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST93
| SX1 IS | ST93 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS has got outside 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 ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS vs the ST93.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and ST93 is 64 and 97 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and ST93.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST93 to give more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung ST93 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung ST93 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2009-03-27 | 2011-04-20 |
| 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 615 gr (1.36 pounds) | 110 gr (0.24 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 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $600 | - |