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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
65
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX30 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 SX20 IS vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX20 IS versus Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was unveiled 6 months earlier than the ST95 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX20 IS scores versus the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung ST95

 SX20 IS ST95 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX20 IS

 ST95 SX20 IS 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung ST95

 SX20 IS ST95 
LaunchedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX20 IS features physical dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX20 IS vs the ST95.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and ST95 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and ST95.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography highlights
36
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/500 seconds)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung ST95 Sports photography advice
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography info
Samsung ST95 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
35
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
37
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging information
Samsung ST95 Vlogging information
49
really wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
27
fast max aperture (f)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung ST95
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung ST95
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung ST95
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2010-07-06 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 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 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 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus -
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $145