Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung ST95

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 7 months later than the ST95 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX230 HS scores vs the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX230 HS & Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX230 HS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX230 HS features outside dimensions of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX230 HS and the ST95.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and ST95 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX230 HS and ST95.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST95 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher SX230 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.