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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(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
Samsung ST95
(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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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Samsung ST95

 SX30 IS ST95 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX30 IS

 ST95 SX30 IS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Samsung ST95

 SX30 IS ST95 
AnnouncedSeptember 2010January 2011Similar 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography highlights
41
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
29
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Samsung ST95
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Sports photography features
Samsung ST95 Sports photography features
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Travel photography features
Samsung ST95 Travel photography features
57
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography features
40
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX30 IS
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
49
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others in class (601 grams)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Canon SX30 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Samsung ST95
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISSamsung 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