Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100
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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Samsung SH100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Samsung SH100
SX1 IS | SH100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SX1 IS
SH100 | SX1 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | Newer by 21 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SH100
SX1 IS | SH100 | |||
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Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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).
Contrast the Canon SX1 IS and Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Samsung SH100 | |
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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 |