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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
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
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was revealed 3 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades vs the ST95 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung ST95

 SX400 IS ST95 
ReleasedJuly 2014January 2011Fresher by 43 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX400 IS

 ST95 SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST95

 SX400 IS ST95 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon SX400 IS versus Samsung ST95 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX400 IS and the ST95.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and ST95 is 81 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and ST95.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern SX400 IS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Samsung ST95
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
50
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
42
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography information
Samsung ST95 Travel photography information
60
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
40
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery pack (190 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
38
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST95 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST95
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISSamsung ST95
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Samsung ST95
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313 gr (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 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 190 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $229 $145