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Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Samsung ST30 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 Key Specs

Canon S200
(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
Samsung ST30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Samsung ST30

 S200 ST30 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon S200

 ST30 S200 

Common features in the Canon S200 and Samsung ST30

 S200 ST30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and ST30 is 93 and 98 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography information
Samsung ST30 Portrait photography information
34
manual focus
has face detection focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon S200
Street photography with Samsung ST30
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
54
lighter than competition in class (87 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography factors
Samsung ST30 Sports photography factors
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography details
Samsung ST30 Travel photography details
64
features focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery (200 CIPA)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than competition in class (87g)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung ST30 as a Landscape photography camera
46
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
30
very good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/3")
maximum ISO low (0)
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Samsung ST30
33
rather wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
29
very good maximum aperture (f)
lighter than competition in class (87g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Canon S200 vs Samsung ST30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Samsung ST30
 Canon PowerShot S200Samsung ST30
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