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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 220 HS
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon ELPH 300 HS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured within a month of the ELPH 300 HS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the ELPH 300 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 ELPH 100 HS ELPH 300 HS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 ELPH 300 HS ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon ELPH 300 HS

 ELPH 100 HS ELPH 300 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon ELPH 300 HS has dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon ELPH 300 HS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the ELPH 300 HS.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and ELPH 300 HS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and ELPH 300 HS.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography features
Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography details
Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography details
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built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Vlogging camera
Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon ELPH 300 HS
 Canon ELPH 100 HSCanon ELPH 300 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Canon ELPH 300 HS
Also called IXUS 115 HS IXUS 220 HS
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-07 2011-02-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.7-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD PureColor II G TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NB-4L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $194 $250