Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST30
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST30 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
- Introduced January 2013
- Also referred to as IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
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Here is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the ELPH 130 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe ELPH 130 was manufactured 24 months later than the ST30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 130 grades against the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 130 & Samsung ST30. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung ST30
| ELPH 130 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon ELPH 130
| ST30 | ELPH 130 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST30
| ELPH 130 | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | No Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 130 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has sizing of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the ST30.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 130 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.
Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and ST30.
To sum up, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 130 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon ELPH 130 will show greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 should have an edge in sensor tech.
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 130 | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon ELPH 130 | Samsung ST30 |
| Also referred to as | IXUS 140 | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-01-19 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 4 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | - |
| Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | 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 speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 87g (0.19 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" 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 | 190 shots | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-11L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $0 | $55 |
