Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST93
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39 Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Released April 2011

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was announced 3 years before the ST93 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX10 IS grades versus the ST93 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX10 IS Gallery and Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung ST93
SX10 IS | ST93 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon SX10 IS
ST93 | SX10 IS | |||
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Released | April 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 27 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST93
SX10 IS | ST93 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST93 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST93 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS versus the ST93.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and ST93 is 65 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX10 IS and ST93.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST93 to produce more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung ST93 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2011-04-20 |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 grams (1.32 pounds) | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) |
Physical 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 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 | ||
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $275 | - |