Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700
65 Imaging
33 Features
39 Overall
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99 Imaging
38 Features
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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 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
- Revealed January 2009
- Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Samsung ST700. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Samsung ST700
SX10 IS | ST700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SX10 IS
ST700 | SX10 IS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST700
SX10 IS | ST700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Compare the Canon SX10 IS and Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Samsung ST700 | |
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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 |