Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD1400 IS

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon SD1400 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Canon. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the SD1400 IS (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was announced 13 months later than the SD1400 IS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the SD1400 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Canon SD1400 IS Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has exterior dimensions 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 SD1400 IS has proportions of 92mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the SD1400 IS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and SD1400 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and SD1400 IS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SD1400 IS to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 100 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.