Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95
64 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
19 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Introduced September 2010
- Replaced the Canon SX20 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX40 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
- Announced January 2011
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Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX30 IS was manufactured 4 months before the ST95 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX30 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX30 IS scores against the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS & Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung ST95
| SX30 IS | ST95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
| Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX30 IS
| ST95 | SX30 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung ST95
| SX30 IS | ST95 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2010 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
| Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX30 IS and the ST95.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX30 IS and ST95 is 64 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX30 IS and ST95.
All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST95 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively.
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung ST95 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS | Samsung ST95 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-09-14 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.80 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 601g (1.32 lbs) | - |
| Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NB-7L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $400 | $145 |