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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST100 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
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Canon SX50 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 SX60 HS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX60 HS (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX60 HS was brought out 4 years after the ST100 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX60 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX60 HS scores versus the ST100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Samsung ST100

 SX60 HS ST100 
AnnouncedSeptember 2014January 2010More modern by 58 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX60 HS

 ST100 SX60 HS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k922kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX60 HS and Samsung ST100

 SX60 HS ST100 

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX60 HS features exterior 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 ST100 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX60 HS against the ST100.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX60 HS and ST100 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX60 HS and ST100.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX60 HS to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SX60 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX60 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung ST100 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Street photography highlights
Samsung ST100 Street photography highlights
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
53
amazing zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Travel photography info
Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (650g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
60
includes touch to focus
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography advice
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
37
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX60 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung ST100 Vlogging advice
62
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competitors (650 grams)
29
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (155g)
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Canon SX60 HS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX60 HS and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot SX60 HSSamsung ST100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Samsung ST100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-09-16 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3072 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Resolution of display 922k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 922k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650g (1.43 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $549 $250