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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST100

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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 ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST100 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon ELPH 180 versus Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was unveiled 6 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 180 matches up against the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Samsung ST100

 ELPH 180 ST100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon ELPH 180

 ST100 ELPH 180 
Display dimensions3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution1152k230kCrisper display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung ST100

 ELPH 180 ST100 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 180 versus Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 180 and the ST100.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and ST100.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to offer you extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography details
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography details
39
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography information
Samsung ST100 Street photography information
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
supports touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
29
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (155g)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Samsung ST100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Samsung ST100
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,152 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 0.8 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $119 $250