Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST80
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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST80 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
- Announced January 2013
- Additionally Known as IXUS 140
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 4800 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
- 118g - 92 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST80 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 130 (16MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ELPH 130 was unveiled 3 years later than the ST80 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 130 matches up versus the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST80 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST80. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 130 Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 130 over the Samsung ST80
ELPH 130 | ST80 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 37 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST80 over the Canon ELPH 130
ST80 | ELPH 130 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST80
ELPH 130 | ST80 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST80 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 130 provides 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 ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 130 and Samsung ST80 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 130 versus the ST80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 130 and ST80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 130 and ST80.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon ELPH 130 to give more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 130 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 130 vs Samsung ST80 Specifications
Canon ELPH 130 | Samsung ST80 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon ELPH 130 | Samsung ST80 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 140 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 4800 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-6.9 | f/3.3-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 grams (0.29 lbs) | 118 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 55 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-11L | BP70A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $0 | $249 |