Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SH100
80 Imaging
36 Features
41 Overall
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37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Launched August 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
- Successor is Canon SX520 HS
(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
- Launched January 2011

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SH100 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was revealed 2 years after the SH100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the SX510 HS grades vs the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SH100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung SH100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung SH100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung SH100
SX510 HS | SH100 | |||
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Launched | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 33 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SX510 HS
SH100 | SX510 HS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung SH100
SX510 HS | SH100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Samsung SH100 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX510 HS versus Samsung SH100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX510 HS and the SH100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and SH100 is 80 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and SH100.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung SH100 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX510 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung SH100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung SH100 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4230 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | - |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | () |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 349 grams (0.77 pounds) | - |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $249 | $200 |