Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 550D

Following is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon 550D, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and 550D (18MP) and the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and 550D (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 100 HS was released 11 months after the 550D which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon 550D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the 550D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon EOS 550D. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Canon 550D Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon 550D has dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon 550D in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the 550D.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and 550D is 96 and 70 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and 550D.

All in all, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 100 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon 550D will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer ELPH 100 HS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.