Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Olympus SZ-11

The following is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus SZ-11, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 5 months earlier than the SZ-11 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has got physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the SZ-11.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and SZ-11.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-11 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.