Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W550

Let's look closer at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony W550, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the W550 (14MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced 5 months before the W550 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the W550 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Sony W550 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with outside 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 Sony W550 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the W550.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and W550 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and W550.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W550 to offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.