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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST90

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 HS
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 SX610 HS vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST90, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX610 HS was revealed 4 years later than the ST90 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SX610 HS scores versus the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Samsung ST90

 SX610 HS ST90 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon SX610 HS

 ST90 SX610 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST90

 SX610 HS ST90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX610 HS features outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Samsung ST90 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).

Look at the Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX610 HS versus the ST90.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and ST90 is 93 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and ST90.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX610 HS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX610 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX610 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST90
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (191g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
Samsung ST90 Sports photography information
45
excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
26
MP count decent (14MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Samsung ST90
68
lighter than average (191g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
71
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX610 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
37
fast max aperture (f)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Vlogging factors
Samsung ST90 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (191g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
27
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon SX610 HS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Samsung ST90
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSSamsung ST90
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Samsung ST90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2015-01-06 2011-01-19
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.5fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 191g (0.42 pounds) -
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $214 $150