Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Revealed February 2011
- Alternate Name is IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 110g - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched April 2011
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and ST93 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ELPH 300 HS was introduced 2 months before the ST93 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the ST93 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Samsung ST93. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Samsung ST93 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Samsung ST93
ELPH 300 HS | ST93 |
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Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
ST93 | ELPH 300 HS | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung ST93
ELPH 300 HS | ST93 | |||
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Launched | February 2011 | April 2011 | Same age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither offers Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung ST93 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the ST93.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and ST93 is 96 and 97 respectively.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and ST93.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST93 to render greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung ST93 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung ST93 |
Also referred to as | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2011-04-20 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 110g (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" 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 | 220 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $250 | - |