Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SH100
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
- 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Also Known as IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SH100 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was unveiled 2 years after the SH100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 130 grades versus the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 130 & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung SH100
ELPH 130 | SH100 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon ELPH 130
SH100 | ELPH 130 | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung SH100
ELPH 130 | SH100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SH100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the SH100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and SH100.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 130 to show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Samsung SH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Samsung SH100 |
Also called as | IXUS 140 | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4230 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 lb) | - |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" 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 | 190 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $200 |