Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST700
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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST700 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
- Introduced June 2010
- Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
- Updated by Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 99 x 55 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2011

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST700, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX210 IS was released 6 months earlier than the ST700 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX210 IS grades versus the ST700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Samsung ST700
SX210 IS | ST700 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SX210 IS
ST700 | SX210 IS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Samsung ST700
SX210 IS | ST700 | |||
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Revealed | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX210 IS features physical dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).
Check the Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SX210 IS versus the ST700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and ST700 is 90 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX210 IS and ST700.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung ST700 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | Samsung ST700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-392mm (14.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 220g (0.49 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $226 | $280 |