Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 Key Specs
(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
(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 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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 & Samsung ST90. The complete galleries are available at Canon XC10 Gallery & Samsung ST90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung ST90
XC10 | ST90 | |||
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Released | April 2015 | January 2011 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon XC10
ST90 | XC10 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 1k | Crisper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung ST90
XC10 | ST90 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and ST90 is 54 and 99 respectively.
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.
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications
Canon XC10 | Samsung ST90 | |
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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 |