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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Samsung ST700 front
Portability
99
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 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
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Superseded the Canon SX10 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX30 IS
Samsung ST700
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Samsung ST700

 SX20 IS ST700 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SX20 IS

 ST700 SX20 IS 
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Samsung ST700

 SX20 IS ST700 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Similar generation
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung ST700 Portrait photography highlights
37
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/500s)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX20 IS
Street photography with Samsung ST700
49
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than average (600 grams)
50
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Samsung ST700
34
excellent zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
good MP (16 megapixels)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography info
Samsung ST700 Travel photography info
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (600g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography information
Samsung ST700 Landscape photography information
35
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
38
very good max aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging features
Samsung ST700 Vlogging features
50
reasonably wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than average (600g)
30
very good max aperture (f)
touchscreen enabled
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Canon SX20 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Samsung ST700
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISSamsung ST700
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