Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced February 2011
- Also Known as IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 152g - 99 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2010

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Casio EX-Z2000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z2000 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The ELPH 300 HS was revealed 14 months after the EX-Z2000 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the ELPH 300 HS scores vs the EX-Z2000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z2000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000
ELPH 300 HS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
EX-Z2000 | ELPH 300 HS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
ELPH 300 HS | EX-Z2000 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z2000 has specifications of 99mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Casio EX-Z2000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the EX-Z2000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and EX-Z2000 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and EX-Z2000.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Casio EX-Z2000 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer ELPH 300 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Casio |
Model type | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 |
Also Known as | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 461 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 99 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | NP-110 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $250 | $0 |