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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Samsung ST90 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
19
Overall
29

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90 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
  • Released January 2016
Samsung ST90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and ST90 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was unveiled 5 years after the ST90 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 180 scores against the ST90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Samsung ST90

 ELPH 180 ST90 
ReleasedJanuary 2016January 2011More modern by 61 months

Reasons to pick Samsung ST90 over the Canon ELPH 180

 ST90 ELPH 180 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung ST90

 ELPH 180 ST90 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 180 has got physical measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST90 has dimensions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 180 and the ST90.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and ST90 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 180 and ST90.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon ELPH 180 to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger ELPH 180 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST90 as a Portrait photography camera
39
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography advice
Samsung ST90 Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography info
Samsung ST90 Sports photography info
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (0.8 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
MP count good (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Travel photography details
Samsung ST90 Travel photography details
67
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 180
Landscape photography with Samsung ST90
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
37
good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging features
Samsung ST90 Vlogging features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
27
good maximum aperture (f)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Samsung ST90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Samsung ST90
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Samsung ST90
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Samsung ST90
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2016-01-05 2011-01-19
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.8fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
WB 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
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $119 $150