Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SH100
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2014
(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
- Introduced January 2011

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SH100 Overview
In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the SH100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades versus the SH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung SH100
SX400 IS | SH100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SX400 IS
SH100 | SX400 IS | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SH100
SX400 IS | SH100 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung SH100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the SH100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and SH100 is 81 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and SH100.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX400 IS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung SH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung SH100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-07-29 | 2011-01-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4230 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 | 313g (0.69 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
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 | 190 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $229 | $200 |