Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST95

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was unveiled 5 months prior to the ST95 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX130 IS scores vs the ST95 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung ST95. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") having a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX130 IS versus Samsung ST95 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX130 IS against the ST95.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX130 IS and ST95 is 85 and 99 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and ST95.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.