Canon SX170 IS vs Samsung ST100

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX170 IS versus Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX170 IS (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX170 IS was brought out 3 years after the ST100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX170 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX170 IS grades against the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX170 IS and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX170 IS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX170 IS enjoys exterior dimensions of 108mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has proportions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX170 IS against the ST100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX170 IS and ST100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX170 IS and ST100.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon SX170 IS to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX170 IS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.