Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung CL80

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 14 months later than the CL80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the CL80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Samsung CL80. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features physical 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) whilst the Samsung CL80 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the CL80.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and CL80.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung CL80 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 100 HS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.