Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST90
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Released July 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Announced January 2011

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST90 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was released 3 years after the ST90 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades vs the ST90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung ST90
SX400 IS | ST90 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon SX400 IS
ST90 | SX400 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST90
SX400 IS | ST90 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS has physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX400 IS vs the ST90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and ST90 is 81 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and ST90.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX400 IS to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung ST90 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-07-29 | 2011-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 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 life | 190 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $229 | $150 |