Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST600
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95 Imaging
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Released January 2009
- Successor is Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung ST600, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX10 IS was brought out 11 months earlier than the ST600 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST600 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX10 IS matches up against the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung ST600. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung ST600
SX10 IS | ST600 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon SX10 IS
ST600 | SX10 IS | |||
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Released | January 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 11 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST600
SX10 IS | ST600 |
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS features physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung ST600 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS versus the ST600.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and ST600 is 65 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and ST600.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Samsung ST600 to offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung ST600 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-01-15 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 600 grams (1.32 pounds) | 150 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 | ||
Battery ID | - | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $275 | $330 |