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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 115 HS
Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and SX540 HS (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was released 5 years earlier than the SX540 HS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the SX540 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Canon SX540 HS

 ELPH 100 HS SX540 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 SX540 HS ELPH 100 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2016February 2011Newer by 59 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon SX540 HS

 ELPH 100 HS SX540 HS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SX540 HS has proportions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the SX540 HS.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and SX540 HS is 96 and 69 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and SX540 HS.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX540 HS
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comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography information
Canon SX540 HS Street photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography highlights
Canon SX540 HS Sports photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
max fps low (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (205 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography advice
Canon SX540 HS Travel photography advice
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (205 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography details
Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography details
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rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (205 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Vlogging with Canon SX540 HS
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SX540 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Canon SX540 HS
 Canon ELPH 100 HSCanon PowerShot SX540 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
Otherwise known as IXUS 115 HS -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-07 2016-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 5.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, on, off, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lb) 442 grams (0.97 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 205 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NB-6LH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $194 $399