Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-Z550, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced 14 months later than the EX-Z550 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the EX-Z550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z550 has dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-Z550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the EX-Z550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and EX-Z550 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and EX-Z550.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z550 to provide extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 100 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.