Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST700
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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST700 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
- Launched March 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX260 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX280 HS
(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
- Introduced January 2011

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX270 HS was launched 2 years later than the ST700 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX270 HS scores vs the ST700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Samsung ST700. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX270 HS over the Samsung ST700
SX270 HS | ST700 | |||
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Introduced | March 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 27 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SX270 HS
ST700 | SX270 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung ST700
SX270 HS | ST700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung ST700 has proportions of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check the Canon SX270 HS and Samsung ST700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the ST700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and ST700 is 91 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and ST700.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST700 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX270 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX270 HS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX270 HS | Samsung ST700 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-03-21 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 6 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
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 | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 233 gr (0.51 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 99 x 55 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $284 | $280 |