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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST80

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
  • Launched January 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST80 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ST80 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the ST80 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX10 IS scores versus the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung ST80

 SX10 IS ST80 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon SX10 IS

 ST80 SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 11 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST80

 SX10 IS ST80 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS offers physical measurements 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 ST80 has measurements of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the ST80.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and ST80 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and ST80.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung ST80 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Portrait photography camera
39
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
offers face detection focusing
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
29
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (600g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
33
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography information
Samsung ST80 Travel photography information
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (600g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
62
features focus via touch
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST80
34
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging information
Samsung ST80 Vlogging information
52
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than others (600 grams)
28
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST80
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung ST80
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung ST80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 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 gr (1.32 lbs) 118 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $275 $249