Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony T99

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony T99, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the T99 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 8 months after the T99 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the T99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the T99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and T99 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and T99.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony T99 to give you extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer ELPH 100 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.