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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Canon ELPH 130 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 130
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 140
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 130 versus Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 130 was manufactured 3 years after the ST600 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 130 matches up vs the ST600 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung ST600

 ELPH 130 ST600 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010More modern by 37 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon ELPH 130

 ST600 ELPH 130 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k460kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST600

 ELPH 130 ST600 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 130 provides external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 130 vs the ST600.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 130 and ST600.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 130 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 130 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Portrait photography factors
Samsung ST600 Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 130
Street photography with Samsung ST600
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Sports photography info
Samsung ST600 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Travel photography information
Samsung ST600 Travel photography information
63
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (190 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (150g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography factors
42
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
44
rather wide (27mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 130 Vlogging information
Samsung ST600 Vlogging information
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
30
rather wide (27mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competitors (150 grams)
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST600
 Canon ELPH 130Samsung ST600
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 130 Samsung ST600
Also Known as IXUS 140 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2013-01-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 4800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3.5"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 133g (0.29 pounds) 150g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11L SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $330