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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 23 months before the SH100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX10 IS grades against the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung SH100

 SX10 IS SH100 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SX10 IS

 SH100 SX10 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SH100

 SX10 IS SH100 
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX10 IS versus Samsung SH100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX10 IS and the SH100.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and SH100 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and SH100.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Samsung SH100 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
includes face detection focus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (600g)
49
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography advice
Samsung SH100 Sports photography advice
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long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
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 SX10 IS Travel photography info
Samsung SH100 Travel photography info
52
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
low megapixels (10MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography features
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography features
34
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
37
very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging details
Samsung SH100 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
33
very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
has external mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung SH100
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung SH100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-01-15 2011-01-04
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $275 $200