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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was brought out 6 months after the ST80 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the ST80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung ST80

 SX210 IS ST80 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon SX210 IS

 ST80 SX210 IS 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung ST80

 SX210 IS ST80 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX210 IS and the ST80.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and ST80 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and ST80.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung ST80 Portrait photography features
37
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
29
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Samsung ST80 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST80 Sports photography highlights
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Samsung ST80
68
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
62
features touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST80 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
39
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
28
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Samsung ST80
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISSamsung ST80
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Samsung ST80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 4800
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 118 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical 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 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 BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $226 $249