Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST80
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released May 2009
- Successor is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Following is a complete review of the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was revealed 7 months earlier than the ST80 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX200 IS scores against the ST80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung ST80. The full galleries are available at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung ST80
SX200 IS | ST80 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon SX200 IS
ST80 | SX200 IS | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung ST80
SX200 IS | ST80 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS features outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX200 IS versus Samsung ST80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the ST80.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and ST80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and ST80.
As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung ST80 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung ST80 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 247 grams (0.54 pounds) | 118 grams (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 | ||
Battery model | NB-5L | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $329 | $249 |