Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST100
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
- 300g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Previous Model is Canon SX720 HS
- Updated by Canon SX740 HS
(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
- Revealed January 2010

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST100 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung ST100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX730 HS (20.3MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX730 HS was introduced 7 years after the ST100 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX730 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX730 HS grades against the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX730 HS & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX730 HS Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX730 HS over the Samsung ST100
SX730 HS | ST100 | |||
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Revealed | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 89 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX730 HS
ST100 | SX730 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung ST100
SX730 HS | ST100 |
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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX730 HS offers outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX730 HS and Samsung ST100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX730 HS against the ST100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX730 HS and ST100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX730 HS and ST100.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX730 HS to give extra detail using its extra 6.3MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern SX730 HS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX730 HS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung ST100 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Samsung |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX730 HS | Samsung ST100 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2017-04-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20.3MP | 14MP |
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 support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.9 | f/3.6-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 922k dots | 1,152k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.9fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 300 gr (0.66 pounds) | 155 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") | 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 | 250 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, self-timer) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $399 | $250 |