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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
Samsung ST95
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 24 months before the ST95 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX10 IS grades against the ST95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung ST95

 SX10 IS ST95 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX10 IS

 ST95 SX10 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST95

 SX10 IS ST95 
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS against the ST95.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and ST95 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and ST95.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST95 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
39
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography factors
Samsung ST95 Street photography factors
49
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (600g)
50
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography information
Samsung ST95 Sports photography information
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography factors
Samsung ST95 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography info
34
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5")
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
38
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST95 Vlogging highlights
52
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors (600g)
27
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST95
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung ST95
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
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
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) -
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 score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $275 $145