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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-G1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-G1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
16
Overall
27

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-G1 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
Casio EX-G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.9-5.4) lens
  • 154g - 104 x 64 x 20mm
  • Launched November 2009
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-G1, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the EX-G1 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 15 months after the EX-G1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the EX-G1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Casio EX-G1

 ELPH 100 HS EX-G1 
LaunchedFebruary 2011November 2009Newer by 15 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-G1 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 EX-G1 ELPH 100 HS 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-G1

 ELPH 100 HS EX-G1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-G1 has sizing of 104mm x 64mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8") with a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-G1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the EX-G1.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-G1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and EX-G1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-G1 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and EX-G1.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you should always take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 100 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-G1 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-G1
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provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-G1 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
53
environment sealing
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-G1
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-G1 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
54
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (154 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-G1 Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
31
you can focus manually
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-G1 Vlogging details
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
22
wide angle not great (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
heavier than average in class (154g)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-G1
 Canon ELPH 100 HSCasio Exilim EX-G1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Casio Exilim EX-G1
Alternative name IXUS 115 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-07 2009-11-18
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.9-5.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 lb) 154 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 64 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-800
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus microSD/microSDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $194 $61