Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Also referred to as IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-113mm (F) lens
- 125g - 101 x 57 x 23mm
- Released March 2009

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z29 (10MP) is pretty close but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and EX-Z29 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor sizes.

The ELPH 100 HS was unveiled 24 months after the EX-Z29 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS grades against the EX-Z29 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z29. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z29 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Casio EX-Z29
ELPH 100 HS | EX-Z29 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | March 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 115k | Sharper screen (+115k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
EX-Z29 | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-Z29
ELPH 100 HS | EX-Z29 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-Z29 has proportions of 101mm x 57mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the EX-Z29.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and EX-Z29 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and EX-Z29.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 100 HS having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon ELPH 100 HS will render extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 100 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z29 |
Other name | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2009-03-03 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-113mm (3.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 115 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Red Eye Reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 grams (0.31 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 101 x 57 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | NP-60 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SDHC / SD Memory Card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $194 | $79 |