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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX30 IS
Samsung ST100
(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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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX20 IS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was released 7 months after the ST100 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung ST100

 SX20 IS ST100 
RevealedJuly 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX20 IS

 ST100 SX20 IS 
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1152k230kClearer display (+922k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung ST100

 SX20 IS ST100 

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS has exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX20 IS versus the ST100.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and ST100 is 65 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and ST100.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST100 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX20 IS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX20 IS
Portrait photography with Samsung ST100
37
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/500s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS as a Street photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (600g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography details
Samsung ST100 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
60
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography details
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging highlights
Samsung ST100 Vlogging highlights
50
pretty wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (600g)
29
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung ST100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Samsung ST100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2010-07-06 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 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 images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 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 file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $250