Canon 100D vs Samsung ST100

Here, we will be matching up the Canon 100D and Samsung ST100, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 100D (18MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the 100D (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 100D was brought out 3 years after the ST100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 100D scores against the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 100D & Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 100D Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D has outside dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 100D and the ST100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 100D and ST100 is 73 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 100D and ST100.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 100D because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Canon 100D will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger 100D is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.