Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 24 months later than the CL5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 100 HS scores versus the CL5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung CL5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung CL5 has dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the CL5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and CL5.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 100 HS due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon ELPH 100 HS will produce greater detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 100 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.