Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Samsung ST6500

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST6500, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and ST6500 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out within a month of the ST6500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up against the ST6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST6500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Samsung ST6500 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST6500 has proportions of 102mm x 57mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Samsung ST6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the ST6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and ST6500 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and ST6500.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung ST6500 to offer you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively.