Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon 600D

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Canon 600D, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and 600D (18MP) and the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and 600D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed within a month of the 600D which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the 600D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Canon EOS 600D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Canon 600D Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon 600D has measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the 600D.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and 600D is 96 and 66 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and 600D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 100 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Canon 600D will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.