Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony A7 II

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony A7 II, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and A7 II (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced 4 years prior to the A7 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS scores against the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony A7 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the A7 II.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and A7 II is 96 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and A7 II.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 100 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 II will offer extra detail using its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.