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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SH100

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs

Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon SX50 HS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 SX60 HS vs Samsung SH100 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX60 HS versus Samsung SH100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX60 HS was launched 3 years after the SH100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX60 HS matches up vs the SH100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Samsung SH100

 SX60 HS SH100 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2011More modern by 46 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon SX60 HS

 SH100 SX60 HS 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung SH100

 SX60 HS SH100 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX60 HS features outside measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX60 HS against the SH100.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX60 HS and SH100 is 61 and 99 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SH100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and SH100.

As you can see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX60 HS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher SX60 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Portrait photography advice
Samsung SH100 Portrait photography advice
56
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung SH100 as a Street photography camera
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX60 HS
Sports photography with Samsung SH100
53
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography advice
Samsung SH100 Travel photography advice
57
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (21mm)
long reach (1365mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (650g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
71
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography info
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography info
52
you can focus manually
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
37
fast max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX60 HS
Vlogging with Samsung SH100
62
rather wide (21mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone support
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
more heavy than competition in class (650 grams)
33
fast max aperture (f)
touch screen
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Samsung SH100
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSamsung SH100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Samsung SH100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2014-09-16 2011-01-04
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3072 4230 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 -
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 -
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.4 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 650 gr (1.43 lb) -
Dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 127 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One One
Retail price $549 $200