Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 400D

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 400D, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the 400D (10MP) is very well matched but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and 400D (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 100 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the 400D and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon 400D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 100 HS scores versus the 400D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Canon EOS 400D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Canon 400D Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon 400D has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the 400D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and 400D is 96 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and 400D.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 100 HS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon ELPH 100 HS will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer ELPH 100 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.