Canon 500D vs Samsung ST100

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon 500D vs Samsung ST100, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the 500D (15MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very close but the 500D (APS-C) and ST100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The 500D was released 7 months prior to the ST100 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 500D being a Compact SLR camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the 500D grades versus the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 500D and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 500D Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 500D provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 520 grams (1.15 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the 500D against the ST100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 500D and ST100 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 500D and ST100.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 500D because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 500D will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged 500D will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.