Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS
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![Canon ELPH 300 HS front Canon ELPH 300 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-300-HS/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Alternate Name is IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 135g - 93 x 57 x 20mm
- Released January 2013
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 132 HS
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Overview
Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon Elph 115 IS, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and Elph 115 IS (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 300 HS was introduced 24 months earlier than the Elph 115 IS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up versus the Elph 115 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon Elph 115 IS. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Canon Elph 115 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Canon Elph 115 IS
ELPH 300 HS | Elph 115 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon Elph 115 IS over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
Elph 115 IS | ELPH 300 HS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon Elph 115 IS
ELPH 300 HS | Elph 115 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon Elph 115 IS has specifications of 93mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon Elph 115 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the Elph 115 IS.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Canon-Elph-115-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and Elph 115 IS is 96 and 96 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Canon-Elph-115-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and Elph 115 IS.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon Elph 115 IS to provide more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Canon-Elph-115-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Canon-Elph-115-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon Elph 115 IS Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Canon Elph 115 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Canon Elph 115 IS |
Also called | IXUS 220 HS | IXUS 132 HS |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-02-07 | 2013-01-29 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | DIGIC 5 |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/2.7-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | PureColor II G TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 15 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | 135 gr (0.30 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 93 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 220 images | 170 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | NB-11L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $250 | $225 |