Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST95
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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
- 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Replacement is Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST95 Overview
Here, we are comparing the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was manufactured 20 months before the ST95 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Samsung ST95
SX200 IS | ST95 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX200 IS
ST95 | SX200 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 20 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung ST95
SX200 IS | ST95 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX200 IS provides outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS and Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX200 IS against the ST95.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and ST95 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and ST95.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST95 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older SX200 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Samsung ST95 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.20 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 247 gr (0.54 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $329 | $145 |