Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100
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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX740 HS & Samsung ST100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX740 HS Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX740 HS over the Samsung ST100
SX740 HS | ST100 | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 105 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Canon SX740 HS
ST100 | SX740 HS | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 1152k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX740 HS and Samsung ST100
SX740 HS | ST100 |
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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).
Take a look at the Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX740 HS vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX740 HS | Samsung ST100 | |
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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 |