Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST700
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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST700 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)
- 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
- Launched January 2011

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST700 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST700, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the ST700 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX400 IS was manufactured 3 years later than the ST700 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX400 IS grades versus the ST700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST700 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Samsung ST700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Samsung ST700
SX400 IS | ST700 | |||
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Launched | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 44 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST700 over the Canon SX400 IS
ST700 | SX400 IS | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST700
SX400 IS | ST700 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST700 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outer 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) while the Samsung ST700 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX400 IS and Samsung ST700 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the SX400 IS against the ST700.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and ST700 is 81 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST700 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and ST700.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger SX400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Samsung ST700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung ST700 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Samsung ST700 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-07-29 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focus range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 313g (0.69 lb) | - |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") | 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 | 190 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-11LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $229 | $280 |