Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 600D

Here, we will be comparing the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Canon 600D, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and 600D (18MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and 600D (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 300 HS was unveiled within a month of the 600D which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up versus the 600D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon EOS 600D. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Canon 600D Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon 600D has dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") along with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Canon 600D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the 600D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and 600D is 96 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and 600D.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 300 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon 600D will resolve extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.