Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung SH100

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung SH100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was manufactured 3 years after the SH100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung SH100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX700 HS scores against the SH100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung SH100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung SH100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS and Samsung SH100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX700 HS against the SH100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and SH100 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and SH100.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to show greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SX700 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.