Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST95
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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-1008mm (F3.5-6.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Revealed January 2016
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST95 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX420 IS was manufactured 5 years later than the ST95 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX420 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX420 IS matches up against the ST95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Samsung ST95. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX420 IS over the Samsung ST95
SX420 IS | ST95 | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 61 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX420 IS
ST95 | SX420 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung ST95
SX420 IS | ST95 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX420 IS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX420 IS and Samsung ST95 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX420 IS vs the ST95.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and ST95 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX420 IS and ST95.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to render more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger SX420 IS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX420 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX420 IS | Samsung ST95 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-01-05 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 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 | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1008mm (42.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.6 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 0.5 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 lbs) | - |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 195 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $299 | $145 |