Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 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
- Introduced February 2011
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and ST95 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ELPH 100 HS was announced at a similar time to the ST95 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS grades against the ST95 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST95. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Samsung ST95 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung ST95
ELPH 100 HS | ST95 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
ST95 | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST95
ELPH 100 HS | ST95 | |||
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Revealed | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST95 has specifications of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the ST95.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and ST95 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and ST95.
As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung ST95 to deliver more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Samsung ST95 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Samsung ST95 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-19 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | - |
Physical 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 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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 |
Retail cost | $194 | $145 |