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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Samsung ST600 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2016
Samsung ST600
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-135mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 150g - 104 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and ST600 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 180 was released 6 years later than the ST600 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ELPH 180 scores versus the ST600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Samsung ST600

 ELPH 180 ST600 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2010Fresher by 73 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST600 over the Canon ELPH 180

 ST600 ELPH 180 
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1152k230kSharper screen (+922k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung ST600

 ELPH 180 ST600 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 180 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST600 has specifications of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 180 against the ST600.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and ST600.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon ELPH 180 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 180 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 180
Portrait photography with Samsung ST600
39
megapixel count good (20MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography factors
Samsung ST600 Street photography factors
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST600 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography advice
Samsung ST600 Travel photography advice
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
65
supports focus by touch
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST600 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
44
relatively wide (27mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST600 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
30
relatively wide (27mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (150g)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung ST600
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Samsung ST600
General Information
Make Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Samsung ST600
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2016-01-05 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 4800
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 27-135mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,152k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.28 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 104 x 60 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH SLB07
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $119 $330