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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100

Portability
64
Imaging
32
Features
53
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was revealed 21 months earlier than the SH100 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX1 IS matches up versus the SH100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung SH100

 SX1 IS SH100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SX1 IS

 SH100 SX1 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011March 2009Newer by 21 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SH100

 SX1 IS SH100 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS offers outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX1 IS and the SH100.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX1 IS and SH100 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and SH100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Samsung SH100 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
45
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
28
good MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography features
Samsung SH100 Street photography features
56
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (615 grams)
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
32
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
26
good MP (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung SH100 Travel photography advice
52
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (615 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography factors
44
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
57
decently wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (615g)
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SH100
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSamsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Samsung SH100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-27 2011-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lb) -
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $600 $200