Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z400, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 2 years after the EX-Z400 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the EX-Z400 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides 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) while the Casio EX-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the EX-Z400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and EX-Z400 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and EX-Z400.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer ELPH 100 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.