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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
69
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX520 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
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 4 years after the ST95 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX530 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX530 HS matches up against the ST95 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Samsung ST95

 SX530 HS ST95 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX530 HS

 ST95 SX530 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Samsung ST95

 SX530 HS ST95 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX530 HS offers physical measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has proportions 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX530 HS vs the ST95.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and ST95 is 69 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and ST95.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SX530 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography information
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
29
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST95 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (1.6 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
27
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography features
Samsung ST95 Travel photography features
55
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX530 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
29
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon SX530 HS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Samsung ST95
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSSamsung ST95
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Samsung ST95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 442 grams (0.97 lbs) -
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $379 $145