Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus SH-50
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus SH-50 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
- Announced February 2011
- Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced January 2013
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus SH-50, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and SH-50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe ELPH 100 HS was brought out 23 months earlier than the SH-50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the SH-50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Olympus SH-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Olympus SH-50
ELPH 100 HS | SH-50 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
SH-50 | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2011 | More modern by 23 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus SH-50
ELPH 100 HS | SH-50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has sizing of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus SH-50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the SH-50.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and SH-50 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and SH-50.
As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SH-50 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Olympus |
Model | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Olympus SH-50 |
Also called | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 grams (0.31 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $194 | $300 |