Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST90
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Introduced March 2013
- Replaced the Canon SX270 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST90 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung ST90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX280 HS (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe SX280 HS was brought out 2 years later than the ST90 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX280 HS scores versus the ST90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS & Samsung ST90. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX280 HS Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Samsung ST90
SX280 HS | ST90 | |||
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Launched | March 2013 | January 2011 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon SX280 HS
ST90 | SX280 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung ST90
SX280 HS | ST90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX280 HS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS and the ST90.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and ST90 is 91 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX280 HS and ST90.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST90 to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX280 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX280 HS | Samsung ST90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-03-21 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 6 | - |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 233 grams (0.51 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" 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 | 210 shots | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $325 | $150 |