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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100

Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Canon SX120 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-360mm (F2.8-4.3) lens
  • 285g - 111 x 71 x 45mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Samsung SH100
(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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the SX120 IS (10MP) and SH100 (14MP) and the SX120 IS (1/2.5") and SH100 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The SX120 IS was launched 16 months prior to the SH100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX120 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the SX120 IS grades versus the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX120 IS over the Samsung SH100

 SX120 IS SH100 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SX120 IS

 SH100 SX120 IS 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX120 IS and Samsung SH100

 SX120 IS SH100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX120 IS provides external measurements of 111mm x 71mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") with a weight of 285 grams (0.63 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 SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX120 IS versus the SH100.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX120 IS and SH100 is 87 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX120 IS and SH100.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX120 IS because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung SH100 will show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SX120 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Portrait photography details
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography details
33
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Street photography info
Samsung SH100 Street photography info
51
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Sports photography factors
Samsung SH100 Sports photography factors
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Travel photography details
Samsung SH100 Travel photography details
51
built-in flash
long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX120 IS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography highlights
36
manual focus
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX120 IS
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (285g)
33
fast max aperture (f)
touchscreen capability
comes with mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Canon SX120 IS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX120 IS and Samsung SH100
 Canon PowerShot SX120 ISSamsung SH100
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX120 IS Samsung SH100
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-19 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4230 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 -
Lowest native ISO 80 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-360mm (10.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/2.8-4.3 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 285 grams (0.63 pounds) -
Dimensions 111 x 71 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.8" x 1.8") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus -
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $249 $200