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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z29 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
19
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(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
Casio EX-Z29
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Casio EX-Z29

 ELPH 100 HS EX-Z29 
ReleasedFebruary 2011March 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k115kSharper screen (+115k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z29 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 EX-Z29 ELPH 100 HS 
Manually focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-Z29

 ELPH 100 HS EX-Z29 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z29 as a Portrait photography camera
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includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
25
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z29 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z29
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-Z29 Travel photography information
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built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
very good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-Z29 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
very good max aperture (f)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-Z29 Vlogging info
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
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very good max aperture (f)
wide angle not great (38mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z29 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-Z29
 Canon ELPH 100 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z29
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