Canon SX280 HS vs Samsung ST95

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung ST95, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was announced 2 years after the ST95 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX280 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX280 HS matches up against the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX280 HS and Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX280 HS Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX280 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has sizing of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

See the Canon SX280 HS and Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the ST95.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX280 HS and ST95 is 91 and 99 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and ST95.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX280 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.