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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Samsung ST95 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
19
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 115 HS
Samsung ST95
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung ST95

 ELPH 100 HS ST95 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST95 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 ST95 ELPH 100 HS 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST95

 ELPH 100 HS ST95 
RevealedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST95 Portrait photography factors
26
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
29
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography info
Samsung ST95 Street photography info
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
50
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST95 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
MP count good (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Travel photography with Samsung ST95
58
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST95 Landscape photography advice
37
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
37
great max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST95
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
27
great max aperture (f)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST95
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSamsung ST95
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
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