Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm Z300

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm Z300, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 21 months after the Fujifilm Z300 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 100 HS grades against the Fujifilm Z300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z300. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z300 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z300 has dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the Fujifilm Z300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm Z300 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and Fujifilm Z300.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 100 HS to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer ELPH 100 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.