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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
63
Overall
53
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS front
 
Samsung ST100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs

Canon SX740 HS
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 299g - 110 x 64 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Old Model is Canon SX730 HS
Samsung ST100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX740 HS (21MP) and ST100 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX740 HS was revealed 8 years later than the ST100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX740 HS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX740 HS grades vs the ST100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung ST100

 SX740 HS ST100 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2010More recent by 105 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX740 HS

 ST100 SX740 HS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1152k922kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST100

 SX740 HS ST100 

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX740 HS provides external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX740 HS against the ST100.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX740 HS and ST100 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX740 HS and ST100.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX740 HS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger SX740 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Portrait photography information
Samsung ST100 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (21MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Street photography info
Samsung ST100 Street photography info
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (299g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Sports photography information
Samsung ST100 Sports photography information
52
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (265 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Travel photography info
Samsung ST100 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competitors (299g)
has bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (960mm)
bad battery pack (265 shots)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
60
features focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung ST100 Landscape photography advice
52
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (21 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery pack (265 per charge)
37
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX740 HS Vlogging details
Samsung ST100 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors (299g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone port
29
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (155 grams)
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST100
 Canon PowerShot SX740 HSSamsung ST100
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Samsung ST100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2018-07-31 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
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 21 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 922k dot 1,152k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 155g (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 Overall 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 265 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $250