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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Samsung ST93 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
20
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(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
Samsung ST93
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Samsung ST93

 ELPH 300 HS ST93 

Reasons to pick Samsung ST93 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 ST93 ELPH 300 HS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung ST93

 ELPH 300 HS ST93 
LaunchedFebruary 2011April 2011Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung ST93 Portrait photography information
26
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography information
Samsung ST93 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
49
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography factors
Samsung ST93 Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung ST93 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast max aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST93 Landscape photography advice
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
38
fast max aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging features
Samsung ST93 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
27
fast max aperture (f)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST93 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung ST93
 Canon ELPH 300 HSSamsung ST93
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 -