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Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
54
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Canon XC10 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs

Canon XC10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 20000
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
  • Launched April 2015
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
  • Released January 2011
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon XC10 versus Samsung ST90, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the ST90 (14MP) is very similar but the XC10 (1") and ST90 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was launched 4 years later than the ST90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XC10 grades vs the ST90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung ST90

 XC10 ST90 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2011Fresher by 52 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon XC10

 ST90 XC10 
Display resolution460k1kCrisper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung ST90

 XC10 ST90 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon XC10 enjoys outside measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has measurements of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Canon XC10 versus Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the XC10 against the ST90.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and ST90 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XC10 and ST90.

To sum up, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XC10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Samsung ST90 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern XC10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
50
has manual focus
sensor size is good (1")
supports face detection focusing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lacks RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon XC10 Street photography features
Samsung ST90 Street photography features
56
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
offers touch focus
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (1,040g)
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon XC10 Sports photography details
Samsung ST90 Sports photography details
47
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.8 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon XC10 Travel photography highlights
Samsung ST90 Travel photography highlights
43
offers touch focus
really wide (24mm)
heavier than competition (1,040 grams)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon XC10 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Landscape photography camera
50
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
lacks RAW support
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon XC10 Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST90 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,040g)
27
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon XC10 and Samsung ST90
 Canon XC10Samsung ST90
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon XC10 Samsung ST90
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2015-04-08 2011-01-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC DV5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 12.8 x 9.6mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 122.9mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 20000 -
Minimum native ISO 160 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-241mm (10.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 2.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes no built-in flash -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format XF-AVC, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Launch price $1,599 $150