Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX10 IS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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung ST100
SX20 IS | ST100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2010 | January 2010 | More modern by 7 months | |
Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX20 IS
ST100 | SX20 IS | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | 2.5" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 1152k | 230k | Clearer display (+922k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung ST100
SX20 IS | ST100 |
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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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung ST100 | |
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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 |