Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST30

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and ST30 (10MP) and the ELPH 180 (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 180 was released 5 years after the ST30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 180 scores versus the ST30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 180 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 has got physical 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 ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 180 compared to the ST30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 180 and ST30.

As you can see, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 180 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon ELPH 180 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.