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Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100

Portability
59
Imaging
46
Features
39
Overall
43
Canon EOS 20D front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Canon 20D
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 770g - 144 x 106 x 72mm
  • Revealed November 2004
  • Succeeded the Canon 10D
  • Later Model is Canon 30D
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 20D (8MP) and ST100 (14MP) and the 20D (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The 20D was revealed 6 years before the ST100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 20D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 20D scores versus the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 20D over the Samsung ST100

 20D ST100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon 20D

 ST100 20D 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010November 2004Fresher by 63 months
Display sizing3.5"1.8"Larger display (+1.7")
Display resolution1152k118kSharper display (+1034k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 20D and Samsung ST100

 20D ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 20D has got external measurements of 144mm x 106mm x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 20D vs the ST100.

Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 20D and ST100 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 20D and ST100.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 20D having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Samsung ST100 will show more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 20D will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 20D Portrait photography features
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography features
47
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (8MP)
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 20D Street photography information
Samsung ST100 Street photography information
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 20D Sports photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Sports photography highlights
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8MP)
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 20D
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
46
flash built-in
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
60
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 20D as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Landscape photography camera
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (1.8")
no liveview feature
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (8 megapixels)
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 20D Vlogging features
Samsung ST100 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Canon 20D vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 20D and Samsung ST100
 Canon EOS 20DSamsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model Canon EOS 20D Samsung ST100
Category Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2004-11-03 2010-01-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.5 x 15mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 8MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3504 x 2336 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 1.8 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 118k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.56x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 770 gr (1.70 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 106 x 72mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 2.8") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 721 not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,300 $250