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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Samsung PL120 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
Samsung PL120
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Samsung PL120, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 2 months later than the PL120 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up against the PL120 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung PL120

 ELPH 100 HS PL120 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 PL120 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung PL120

 ELPH 100 HS PL120 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers outer 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 PL120 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the PL120.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and PL120 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and PL120.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Samsung PL120 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung PL120 Portrait photography details
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supports face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography features
Samsung PL120 Street photography features
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography highlights
Samsung PL120 Sports photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
26
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Samsung PL120 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung PL120
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decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
33
good maximum aperture (f)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung PL120 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no mic support
31
good maximum aperture (f)
has external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung PL120
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSamsung PL120
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Samsung PL120
Also Known as IXUS 115 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 -
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 grams (0.31 pounds) -
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus -
Storage slots Single -
Price at launch $194 $150