Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 4000D

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 4000D, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Canon. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and 4000D (18MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and 4000D (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 300 HS was released 8 years prior to the 4000D and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon 4000D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the 4000D with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Canon EOS 4000D. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Canon 4000D Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon 4000D has sizing of 129mm x 102mm x 77mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 436 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the 4000D.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and 4000D is 96 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and 4000D.

All in all, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 300 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon 4000D will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.