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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(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
Sony S930
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony S930

 ELPH 100 HS S930 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2009Newer by 26 months
Screen size3"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 S930 ELPH 100 HS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony S930

 ELPH 100 HS S930 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography highlights
Sony S930 Portrait photography highlights
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has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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has manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography advice
Sony S930 Street photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony S930 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography info
Sony S930 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S930 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging advice
Sony S930 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (320 x 240 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony S930
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
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