Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST100
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
- New Model is Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST100 Overview
On this page, we will be comparing the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was manufactured 6 months after the ST100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX210 IS matches up against the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung ST100
SX210 IS | ST100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX210 IS
ST100 | SX210 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+922k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung ST100
SX210 IS | ST100 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Canon SX210 IS versus Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS vs the ST100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and ST100 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and ST100.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung ST100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220 grams (0.49 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NB-5L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $226 | $250 |