Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST90
89 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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37 Features
19 Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced February 2014
- Successor is Canon SX710 HS
(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
- Released January 2011

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST90 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung ST90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX700 HS was announced 3 years after the ST90 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX700 HS matches up versus the ST90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS & Samsung ST90. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX700 HS Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Samsung ST90
SX700 HS | ST90 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 38 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon SX700 HS
ST90 | SX700 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung ST90
SX700 HS | ST90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS offers outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX700 HS versus Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS against the ST90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX700 HS and ST90 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX700 HS and ST90.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Samsung ST90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX700 HS | Samsung ST90 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-02-12 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 922 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 data format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 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 | 250 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $349 | $150 |