Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 50D

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon 50D, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are manufactured by Canon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the 50D (15MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and 50D (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 100 HS was released 2 years after the 50D which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the 50D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Canon EOS 50D. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Canon 50D Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Canon 50D has dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") and a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon 50D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the 50D.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and 50D is 96 and 57 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and 50D.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 100 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Canon 50D will resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 100 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.