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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST93

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Revealed August 2010
  • New Model is Canon SX150 IS
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Revealed April 2011
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung ST93, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was introduced 8 months prior to the ST93 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST93 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX130 IS grades against the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung ST93

 SX130 IS ST93 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon SX130 IS

 ST93 SX130 IS 
RevealedApril 2011August 2010More recent by 8 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung ST93

 SX130 IS ST93 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX130 IS offers external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung ST93 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS and the ST93.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and ST93 is 85 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX130 IS and ST93.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST93 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography info
29
has manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography advice
Samsung ST93 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST93
27
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
27
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
61
lighter than average (308 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (336mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
70
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Landscape photography camera
42
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST93
29
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (308g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Samsung ST93
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISSamsung ST93
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Samsung ST93
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-08-19 2011-04-20
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 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
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $250 -