Canon XC10 vs Samsung ST95

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon XC10 versus Samsung ST95, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and ST95 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was unveiled 4 years after the ST95 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung ST95 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the XC10 matches up vs the ST95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon XC10 and Samsung ST95. The full galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon XC10 comes with exterior measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST95 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon XC10 versus Samsung ST95 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the XC10 vs the ST95.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the XC10 and ST95 is 54 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and ST95.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XC10 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST95 will offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The younger XC10 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.