Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST100

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX700 HS vs Samsung ST100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 4 years after the ST100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX700 HS scores versus the ST100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX700 HS has got external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS versus the ST100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and ST100 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and ST100.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX700 HS to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger SX700 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.