Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST95
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST95 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
- Announced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
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Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SX1 IS was revealed 22 months before the ST95 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX1 IS grades versus the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS & Samsung ST95. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung ST95
| SX1 IS | ST95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX1 IS
| ST95 | SX1 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2011 |  | March 2009 | More modern by 22 months |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung ST95
| SX1 IS | ST95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX1 IS offers outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX1 IS versus the ST95.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and ST95 is 64 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX1 IS and ST95.
Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung ST95 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung ST95 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung ST95 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Announced | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | () |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.20 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/500 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 615 gr (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 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 feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $600 | $145 |
