Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung SH100
SX10 IS | SH100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SX10 IS
SH100 | SX10 IS | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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 resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung SH100 | |
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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 |