Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 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
- Additionally Known as IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony S930, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the S930 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI LegislationThe ELPH 100 HS was revealed 2 years after the S930 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony S930 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the S930 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony S930
ELPH 100 HS | S930 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | January 2009 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
S930 | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony S930
ELPH 100 HS | S930 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony S930 has specifications of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony S930 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the S930.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and S930 is 96 and 94 respectively.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and S930.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon ELPH 100 HS to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 100 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Also called | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.4" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 112 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 1/8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 167 gr (0.37 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 photos | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $194 | $219 |