Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony W830

The following is a extended assessment of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 3 years earlier than the W830 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features outer dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the W830.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and W830.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W830 to give you more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.