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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung ST80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Announced September 2018
Samsung ST80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ST80 (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was introduced 8 years after the ST80 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX70 HS scores vs the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung ST80

 SX70 HS ST80 
ReleasedSeptember 2018January 2010Newer by 106 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon SX70 HS

 ST80 SX70 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung ST80

 SX70 HS ST80 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS provides physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung ST80 has dimensions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the ST80.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and ST80 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and ST80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX70 HS to produce more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX70 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST80
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
29
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Street photography camera
58
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (608g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Sports photography camera
56
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung ST80 Travel photography factors
64
connects via bluetooth
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
heavier than competition in class (608g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
62
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST80 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
rather wide (21mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
39
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX70 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST80
64
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
28
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung ST80
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung ST80
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung ST80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2018-09-20 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608g (1.34 pounds) 118g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" 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 325 photos -
Battery form Built-in -
Battery ID - BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $550 $249