Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Samsung PL120. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Samsung PL120 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung PL120
ELPH 100 HS | PL120 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Samsung PL120 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
PL120 | ELPH 100 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung PL120
ELPH 100 HS | PL120 | |||
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Released | February 2011 | January 2011 | Similar age | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Samsung PL120 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL120 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Samsung PL120 | |
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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 |