Canon N vs Samsung ST100
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95 Imaging
37 Features
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Canon N vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2013
(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
Canon N vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon N and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the N (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe N was manufactured 3 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon N being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the N grades vs the ST100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon N vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are available at Canon N Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N over the Samsung ST100
N | ST100 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | January 2010 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon N
ST100 | N | |||
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Display dimension | 3.5" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 461k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N and Samsung ST100
N | ST100 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Canon N vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon N has outer measurements of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Canon N and Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the N compared to the ST100.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the N and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Canon N vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the N and ST100.
As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST100 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent N should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Canon N vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N | Samsung ST100 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 461k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G touch | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 grams (0.43 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" 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 | 200 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $299 | $250 |