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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Introduced May 2016
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
  • Launched January 2010
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX620 HS versus Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and ST100 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was announced 6 years after the ST100 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX620 HS grades against the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Samsung ST100

 SX620 HS ST100 
LaunchedMay 2016January 2010Newer by 78 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX620 HS

 ST100 SX620 HS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1152k922kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Samsung ST100

 SX620 HS ST100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX620 HS has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX620 HS against the ST100.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and ST100.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX620 HS to offer extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent SX620 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography info
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography info
44
manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography details
Samsung ST100 Street photography details
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Samsung ST100
48
long zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.5 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX620 HS
Travel photography with Samsung ST100
71
lighter than competition (182 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (625mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography factors
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
37
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung ST100 as a Vlogging camera
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
29
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSSamsung ST100
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Samsung ST100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2016-05-10 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dot 1,152 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.5 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 182 gr (0.40 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $279 $250