Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-S200, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was unveiled 7 months later than the EX-S200 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the EX-S200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Casio Exilim EX-S200. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with 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 Casio EX-S200 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-S200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the EX-S200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and EX-S200 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and EX-S200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-S200 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer ELPH 100 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.