Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST100

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 14 months after the ST100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the ST100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and ST100.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST100 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger ELPH 100 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.