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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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 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
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST95 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX70 HS versus Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was released 7 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX70 HS scores versus the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Samsung ST95

 SX70 HS ST95 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2011More recent by 94 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX70 HS

 ST95 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Samsung ST95

 SX70 HS ST95 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX70 HS offers outside measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX70 HS vs the ST95.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX70 HS and ST95 is 63 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST95 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and ST95.

As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX70 HS to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST95
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
29
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung ST95 Street photography highlights
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (608g)
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST95 as a Sports photography camera
56
long zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography details
Samsung ST95 Travel photography details
64
has bluetooth
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (21mm)
great zoom (1365mm)
more heavy than others in class (608 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
71
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX70 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung ST95
58
focusing manually
decently wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
37
fast max aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging features
Samsung ST95 Vlogging features
64
decently wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than others in class (608g)
27
fast max aperture (f)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX70 HS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Samsung ST95
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSSamsung ST95
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Samsung ST95
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2018-09-20 2011-01-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 8 -
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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 608 grams (1.34 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 photos -
Style of battery Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $550 $145