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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST93 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
Samsung ST93
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Announced April 2011
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST93 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 2 months earlier than the ST93 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the ST93 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung ST93

 ELPH 100 HS ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 ST93 ELPH 100 HS 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST93

 ELPH 100 HS ST93 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011April 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the ST93.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST93 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and ST93.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung ST93 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography features
26
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
29
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
49
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
good megapixels (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Travel photography with Samsung ST93
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography details
37
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging details
Samsung ST93 Vlogging details
34
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST93
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSamsung ST93
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Samsung ST93
Other name IXUS 115 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2011-04-20
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 110 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Pricing at launch $194 -