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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 140
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was announced 3 years after the ST100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ELPH 130 matches up vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung ST100

 ELPH 130 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon ELPH 130

 ST100 ELPH 130 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k460kSharper display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST100

 ELPH 130 ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 comes with external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 130 against the ST100.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 130 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 130 and ST100.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 130 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 130 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 130
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography features
Samsung ST100 Sports photography features
38
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 130
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
63
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
offers focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
29
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST100
 Canon ELPH 130Samsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Samsung ST100
Also referred to as IXUS 140 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display 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 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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