Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon G1 X

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Canon G1 X, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both built by Canon. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the G1 X (14MP) is very well matched but the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and G1 X (1.5") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 13 months before the G1 X making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon G1 X being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up versus the G1 X for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon PowerShot G1 X. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Canon G1 X Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS comes with outer measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Canon G1 X has measurements of 117mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 534 grams (1.18 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Canon G1 X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the G1 X.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and G1 X is 96 and 75 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and G1 X.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 300 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Canon G1 X will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.