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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Samsung CL5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
Samsung CL5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-4.5) lens
  • 141g - 93 x 60 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Additionally Known as PL10
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung CL5

 ELPH 100 HS CL5 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung CL5 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 CL5 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung CL5

 ELPH 100 HS CL5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography features
Samsung CL5 Portrait photography features
26
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
24
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Samsung CL5 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography factors
Samsung CL5 Travel photography factors
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
51
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung CL5 Landscape photography advice
37
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging highlights
Samsung CL5 Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
25
includes face detection focusing
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung CL5
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSamsung CL5
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Samsung CL5
Also called IXUS 115 HS PL10
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2009-02-23
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-4.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 141g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 60 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $194 $391