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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W570 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W570 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony W570, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and W570 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 2 months after the W570 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the W570 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony W570

 ELPH 100 HS W570 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 W570 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W570

 ELPH 100 HS W570 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys outside measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W570 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the W570.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and W570.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony W570 to give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography features
Sony W570 Portrait photography features
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provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography information
Sony W570 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W570
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging highlights
Sony W570 Vlogging highlights
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W570
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Also called IXUS 115 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $194 $159