Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25
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![Canon ELPH 100 HS front Canon ELPH 100 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-100-HS/Canon-ELPH-100-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Additionally Known as IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- No Video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
- Released January 2009
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 100 HS was released 2 years after the FE-25 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the FE-25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Olympus FE-25. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-25 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Olympus FE-25
ELPH 100 HS | FE-25 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.6") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
FE-25 | ELPH 100 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus FE-25
ELPH 100 HS | FE-25 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-25 has measurements of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
See the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the FE-25.
![Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-100-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-25-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-100-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-25-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and FE-25.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 100 HS to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 100 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.
![Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-100-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-25-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-100-HS-vs-Olympus-FE-25-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Olympus FE-25 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Olympus |
Model type | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Olympus FE-25 |
Otherwise known as | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2009-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2768 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 pounds) | - |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $194 | $15 |