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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung ST700

 ELPH 100 HS ST700 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 ST700 ELPH 100 HS 
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST700

 ELPH 100 HS ST700 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
27
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Street photography with Samsung ST700
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Sports photography highlights
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST700 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung ST700 Vlogging advice
34
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
30
fast max aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST700
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSamsung ST700
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Samsung ST700
Also Known as IXUS 115 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2011-01-05
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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) -
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $194 $280