Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
- Released February 2011
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
- Released January 2010
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe ELPH 100 HS was revealed 14 months after the ST600 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Samsung ST600. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung ST600
ELPH 100 HS | ST600 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
ST600 | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST600
ELPH 100 HS | ST600 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the ST600.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and ST600.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST600 to give extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 100 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Samsung ST600 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Samsung ST600 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 4800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-135mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 photos | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | SLB07 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $194 | $330 |