Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30
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Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
- Launched February 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is relatively similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and ST30 (1/3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe S200 was unveiled 3 years after the ST30 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S200 scores versus the ST30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung ST30
S200 | ST30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 38 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Clearer screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon S200
ST30 | S200 |
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Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung ST30
S200 | ST30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon S200 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
Check the Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S200 compared to the ST30.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.
Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and ST30.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The S200 offers the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more recent S200 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung ST30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot S200 | Samsung ST30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2014-02-21 | 2011-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 181 grams (0.40 lb) | 87 grams (0.19 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $293 | $55 |