Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung ST95
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Released August 2012
- Newer Model is Canon SX510 HS
(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
- Released January 2011

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung ST95 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX500 IS was released 20 months after the ST95 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX500 IS scores against the ST95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Samsung ST95. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung ST95
SX500 IS | ST95 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX500 IS
ST95 | SX500 IS |
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Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung ST95
SX500 IS | ST95 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX500 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst 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).
Check the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung ST95 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX500 IS against the ST95.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX500 IS and ST95 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and ST95.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer SX500 IS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX500 IS | Samsung ST95 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2012-08-21 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | 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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/1600 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 341 gr (0.75 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 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 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $299 | $145 |