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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
Samsung ST30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced within a month of the ST30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung ST30

 ELPH 100 HS ST30 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 ST30 ELPH 100 HS 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST30

 ELPH 100 HS ST30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the ST30.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 100 HS having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon ELPH 100 HS will give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST30
27
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography info
Samsung ST30 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
lighter than others in class (87g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Sports photography camera
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than others in class (87g)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST30 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
31
fast maximum aperture (f)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST30 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
29
fast maximum aperture (f)
lighter than others in class (87 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST30
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSamsung ST30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Samsung ST30
Also referred to as IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2011-01-19
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 4.8 x 3.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 17.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 7.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 87g (0.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots One One
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