Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 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
- Earlier Model is Canon SX500 IS
- New Model is Canon SX520 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Announced January 2010

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX510 HS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was introduced 3 years after the ST100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX510 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX510 HS scores versus the ST100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung ST100
SX510 HS | ST100 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 45 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX510 HS
ST100 | SX510 HS | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST100
SX510 HS | ST100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX510 HS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX510 HS versus the ST100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX510 HS and ST100 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and ST100.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung ST100 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX510 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Samsung ST100 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-08-22 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 1 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 349 gr (0.77 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6LH | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $249 | $250 |