Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST100
85 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
34 Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Released August 2010
- Renewed by Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2010
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On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX130 IS was announced 8 months later than the ST100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX130 IS scores vs the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Samsung ST100
| SX130 IS | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2010 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 8 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX130 IS
| ST100 | SX130 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+922k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung ST100
| SX130 IS | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX130 IS and Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX130 IS against the ST100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX130 IS and ST100 is 85 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The visual below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX130 IS and ST100.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung ST100 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX130 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Samsung ST100 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2010-08-19 | 2010-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 4 | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| 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 | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,152 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2500s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 308g (0.68 lbs) | 155g (0.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $250 | $250 |