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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Canon EOS-1D C front
Portability
50
Imaging
65
Features
79
Overall
70

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 115 HS
Canon 1D C
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 1500g - 158 x 164 x 83mm
  • Launched April 2012
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both of them are built by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and 1D C (18MP) and the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and 1D C (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 14 months earlier than the 1D C which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon 1D C being a Large SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 100 HS scores against the 1D C in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Canon 1D C

 ELPH 100 HS 1D C 

Reasons to pick Canon 1D C over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 1D C ELPH 100 HS 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2011Newer by 14 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon 1D C

 ELPH 100 HS 1D C 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon 1D C has proportions of 158mm x 164mm x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3") with a weight of 1500 grams (3.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the 1D C.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and 1D C is 96 and 50 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and 1D C.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 100 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Canon 1D C will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 1D C as a Portrait photography camera
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supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
79
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography features
Canon 1D C Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Canon 1D C as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography info
Canon 1D C Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
59
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Landscape photography with Canon 1D C
37
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging details
Canon 1D C Vlogging details
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
28
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 1D C Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon 1D C
 Canon ELPH 100 HSCanon EOS-1D C
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Canon EOS-1D C
Also Known as IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Introduced 2011-02-07 2012-04-12
Body design Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Dual Digic 5+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 61
Cross type focus points - 41
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Canon EF
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Total lenses - 250
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear View II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 4096 x 2160 (24 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 1500g (3.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 158 x 164 x 83mm (6.2" x 6.5" x 3.3")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L LP-E4N
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA compatible
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at release $194 $6,499