Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST30

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced within a month of the ST30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Samsung ST30. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST30 has dimensions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the ST30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and ST30.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 100 HS having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon ELPH 100 HS will give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively.