Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700

Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST700, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 2 months after the ST700 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 100 HS scores versus the ST700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the ST700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and ST700 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and ST700.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Samsung ST700 to offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively.