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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST6500

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung ST6500 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • New Model is Canon SX20 IS
Samsung ST6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 102 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST6500, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 24 months prior to the ST6500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST6500 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX10 IS grades versus the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung ST6500

 SX10 IS ST6500 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST6500 over the Canon SX10 IS

 ST6500 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST6500

 SX10 IS ST6500 

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS provides external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST6500 has sizing of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS vs the ST6500.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST6500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and ST6500 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST6500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and ST6500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST6500 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST6500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST6500 Portrait photography info
39
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500s)
supports face detection autofocus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography advice
Samsung ST6500 Street photography advice
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
50
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX10 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST6500
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excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
29
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
73
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST6500 as a Landscape photography camera
34
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Samsung ST6500 Vlogging advice
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
32
reasonably wide (26mm)
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST6500
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung ST6500
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung ST6500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-01-19
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 102 x 57 x 19mm (4.0" 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $275 -