Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z450

Below is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-Z450, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z450 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 18 months later than the EX-Z450 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z450 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up against the EX-Z450 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z450. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z450 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has got physical 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-Z450 has sizing of 81mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.2" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the EX-Z450.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and EX-Z450 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and EX-Z450.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern ELPH 100 HS will have an edge in sensor tech.