Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL170
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL170 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2011
- Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 19mm
- Launched January 2011
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Samsung PL170, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and PL170 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 2 months after the PL170 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the PL170 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Samsung PL170. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Samsung PL170 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Samsung PL170
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Reasons to pick Samsung PL170 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung PL170
| ELPH 100 HS | PL170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL170 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL170 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Samsung PL170 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the PL170.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and PL170 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL170 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and PL170.
Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung PL170 to show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung PL170 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 100 HS | Samsung PL170 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Samsung PL170 |
| Also referred to as | IXUS 115 HS | - |
| Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140g (0.31 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $194 | $175 |
