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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST90

Portability
65
Imaging
32
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Later Model is Canon SX20 IS
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST90 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST90, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was released 24 months earlier than the ST90 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX10 IS grades vs the ST90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung ST90

 SX10 IS ST90 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon SX10 IS

 ST90 SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 24 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST90

 SX10 IS ST90 
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS provides exterior 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 ST90 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX10 IS against the ST90.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and ST90 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and ST90.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST90 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung ST90 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
provides face detection autofocus
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography details
Samsung ST90 Street photography details
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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good megapixels (14MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
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has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST90 Landscape photography advice
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging details
Samsung ST90 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average in class (600g)
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good maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST90
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung ST90
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung ST90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
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) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 One One
Price at release $275 $150