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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax Efina

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Pentax Efina front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax Efina 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
Pentax Efina
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 91g - 87 x 54 x 21mm
  • Revealed June 2013
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax Efina Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Pentax Efina, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 3 years before the Efina and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS scores against the Efina in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Pentax Efina

 ELPH 100 HS Efina 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Pentax Efina over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 Efina ELPH 100 HS 
RevealedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 28 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Pentax Efina

 ELPH 100 HS Efina 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax Efina Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Pentax Efina in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the Efina.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax Efina size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and Efina is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax Efina top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax Efina Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and Efina.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Pentax Efina to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax Efina sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax Efina Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax Efina Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography details
Pentax Efina Portrait photography details
26
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Street photography camera
Pentax Efina as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Digital)
lighter than others in class (91g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography factors
Pentax Efina Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Travel photography with Pentax Efina
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography details
Pentax Efina Landscape photography details
37
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
38
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging features
Pentax Efina Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
33
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (91 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Pentax Efina Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Pentax Efina
 Canon ELPH 100 HSPentax Efina
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Pentax Efina
Alternate name IXUS 115 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2013-06-03
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD QVGA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 1/8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 91 gr (0.20 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 87 x 54 x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8")
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 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $194 $10