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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SH100

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Successor is Canon SX510 HS
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS versus Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was announced 20 months after the SH100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX500 IS scores against the SH100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Samsung SH100

 SX500 IS SH100 
ReleasedAugust 2012January 2011More modern by 20 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SX500 IS

 SH100 SX500 IS 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Samsung SH100

 SX500 IS SH100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS comes with external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Samsung SH100 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX500 IS compared to the SH100.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and SH100 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX500 IS and SH100.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX500 IS to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX500 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Samsung SH100 Street photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
49
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Sports photography camera
44
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
good resolution (14 megapixels)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
59
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (195 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
70
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography details
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography details
46
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery life (195 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
36
great maximum aperture (f)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
33
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
has microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Samsung SH100
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISSamsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Samsung SH100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2012-08-21 2011-01-04
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4230 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) ()
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600 secs -
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
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) -
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 195 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $299 $200