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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
19
Overall
31

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Introduced September 2014
  • Older Model is Canon SX50 HS
Samsung ST95
(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
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung ST95, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the ST95 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was announced 3 years later than the ST95 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX60 HS matches up against the ST95 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Samsung ST95

 SX60 HS ST95 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2011More recent by 45 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX60 HS

 ST95 SX60 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung ST95

 SX60 HS ST95 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX60 HS has got physical measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) and 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX60 HS against the ST95.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and ST95 is 61 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and ST95.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files but you would want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX60 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Portrait photography camera
56
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
30
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (650g)
50
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography info
Samsung ST95 Sports photography info
53
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography features
Samsung ST95 Travel photography features
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (650g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
rather wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST95 Vlogging highlights
62
rather wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than average in class (650g)
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Samsung ST95
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSamsung ST95
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Samsung ST95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-16 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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 21-1365mm (65.0x) ()
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) -
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $549 $145