Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 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
- Revealed July 2010
- Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung ST700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SX20 IS was manufactured 6 months earlier than the ST700 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX20 IS matches up vs the ST700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX20 IS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung ST700
SX20 IS | ST700 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SX20 IS
ST700 | SX20 IS | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung ST700
SX20 IS | ST700 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | January 2011 | Similar generation | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX20 IS provides outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung ST700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX20 IS and the ST700.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX20 IS and ST700 is 65 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and ST700.
Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung ST700 to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.
Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX20 IS | Samsung ST700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-07-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
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 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.80 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
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 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | - |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $500 | $280 |