Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SX710 HS

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Canon SX710 HS, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and SX710 HS (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SX710 HS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the SX710 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Canon PowerShot SX710 HS. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Canon SX710 HS Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Canon SX710 HS has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the SX710 HS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and SX710 HS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and SX710 HS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.