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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
80
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Canon SX510 HS
(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
Samsung ST100
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Samsung ST100

 SX510 HS ST100 
AnnouncedAugust 2013January 2010More modern by 45 months
Manually focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX510 HS

 ST100 SX510 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k461kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST100

 SX510 HS ST100 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
34
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX510 HS
Street photography with Samsung ST100
50
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX510 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Sports photography camera
36
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Travel photography features
Samsung ST100 Travel photography features
54
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
offers touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX510 HS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography highlights
40
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (250 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX510 HS
Vlogging with Samsung ST100
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
29
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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Canon SX510 HS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX510 HS and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot SX510 HSSamsung ST100
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