Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST95
89 Imaging
45 Features
51 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
19 Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST95 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Superseded the Canon SX700 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
(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

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST95 Overview
Here is a in depth overview of the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung ST95, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and ST95 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX710 HS was revealed 4 years later than the ST95 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX710 HS scores versus the ST95 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Samsung ST95. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Samsung ST95
SX710 HS | ST95 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 49 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon SX710 HS
ST95 | SX710 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Samsung ST95
SX710 HS | ST95 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has got external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has dimensions 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 SX710 HS and Samsung ST95 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX710 HS against the ST95.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and ST95 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX710 HS and ST95.
Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SX710 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX710 HS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX710 HS | Samsung ST95 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 6 | - |
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-750mm (30.0x) | () |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 922k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | - |
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 All around 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 | 230 photographs | - |
Type 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 card | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $349 | $145 |