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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
Samsung ST700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 24 months before the ST700 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX10 IS grades against the ST700 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung ST700

 SX10 IS ST700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SX10 IS

 ST700 SX10 IS 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST700

 SX10 IS ST700 
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS offers physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SX10 IS against the ST700.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX10 IS and ST700 is 65 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and ST700.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Samsung ST700 to give you extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST700
39
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
has face detect focusing
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
29
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography features
Samsung ST700 Street photography features
49
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (600g)
50
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography features
Samsung ST700 Sports photography features
33
long zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
27
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Travel photography advice
Samsung ST700 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (600g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography info
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography info
34
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
37
fast maximum aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual control
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging factors
Samsung ST700 Vlogging factors
52
decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (600 grams)
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
has touchscreen
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST700
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISSamsung ST700
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Samsung ST700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-01-15 2011-01-05
Physical type 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 -
Minimum native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) ()
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) -
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card -
Card slots One One
Cost at release $275 $280