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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(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
Samsung ST600
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung ST600

 ELPH 100 HS ST600 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 ST600 ELPH 100 HS 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k230kSharper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST600

 ELPH 100 HS ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography advice
27
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography details
Samsung ST600 Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
has touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (150g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
37
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (27mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST600 Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
30
quite wide (27mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (150g)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST600
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSamsung ST600
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