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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 115 HS
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was announced 3 years before the W810 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ELPH 100 HS grades against the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Sony W810

 ELPH 100 HS W810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 W810 ELPH 100 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 35 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W810

 ELPH 100 HS W810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with exterior measurements 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 W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the W810.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and W810.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W810 to deliver more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
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provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Street photography with Sony W810
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography features
Sony W810 Travel photography features
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography advice
Sony W810 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging info
Sony W810 Vlogging info
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W810
 Canon ELPH 100 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also called as IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 140 gr (0.31 lb) 111 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 200 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $194 $100