Canon SX200 IS vs Samsung ST95

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.