Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST95
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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Launched February 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Updated by Canon SX260 HS
(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
- Revealed January 2011

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST95 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was released 13 months later than the ST95 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX240 HS matches up against the ST95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Samsung ST95
SX240 HS | ST95 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX240 HS
ST95 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung ST95
SX240 HS | ST95 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS offers outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has sizing 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).
Contrast the Canon SX240 HS and Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS versus the ST95.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and ST95 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and ST95.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST95 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Samsung ST95 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 224 grams (0.49 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 life | 230 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $145 |