Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST100
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST100 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
- Announced July 2014
(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
- Launched January 2010
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Let's look closer at the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX400 IS was released 4 years later than the ST100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up against the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung ST100
SX400 IS | ST100 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | January 2010 | Fresher by 56 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX400 IS
ST100 | SX400 IS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 1152k | 230k | Sharper screen (+922k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST100
SX400 IS | ST100 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX400 IS provides outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS against the ST100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and ST100 is 81 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and ST100.
Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung ST100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-07-29 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,152k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313 grams (0.69 lb) | 155 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 | 190 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $229 | $250 |