Clicky

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZS5 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
Casio EX-ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 848 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 103 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released January 2011
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The ELPH 100 HS was unveiled 2 months after the EX-ZS5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the EX-ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Casio EX-ZS5

 ELPH 100 HS EX-ZS5 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS5 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 EX-ZS5 ELPH 100 HS 
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-ZS5

 ELPH 100 HS EX-ZS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the EX-ZS5.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and EX-ZS5 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and EX-ZS5.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZS5
26
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-ZS5 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
49
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
32
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography advice
Casio EX-ZS5 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-ZS5
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
38
good max aperture (f)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZS5 Vlogging info
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
27
good max aperture (f)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (848 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Casio EX-ZS5
 Canon ELPH 100 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZS5
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZS5
Also referred to as IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 848x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $194 $100