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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SH100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX240 HS
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SH100 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon SX230 HS versus Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX230 HS (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was unveiled 7 months after the SH100 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX230 HS grades vs the SH100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Samsung SH100

 SX230 HS SH100 
LaunchedJuly 2011January 2011Newer by 7 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SX230 HS

 SH100 SX230 HS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Samsung SH100

 SX230 HS SH100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX230 HS against the SH100.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and SH100 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and SH100.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung SH100 to produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX230 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography information
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focusing manually
comes with face detect focusing
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Street photography features
Samsung SH100 Street photography features
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (223g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
49
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low max ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Sports photography details
Samsung SH100 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (210 per charge)
no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX230 HS
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
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lighter than competition (223g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long reach (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (210 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (210 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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very good maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low max ISO (0)
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX230 HS Vlogging info
Samsung SH100 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (223g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
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very good maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
does have external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Canon SX230 HS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Samsung SH100
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSamsung SH100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Samsung SH100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2011-01-04
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lb) -
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $200