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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z2000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(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
Casio EX-Z2000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Casio EX-Z2000

 ELPH 300 HS EX-Z2000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z2000 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 EX-Z2000 ELPH 300 HS 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Casio EX-Z2000

 ELPH 300 HS EX-Z2000 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Portrait photography camera
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features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
has manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography factors
Casio EX-Z2000 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others (152g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z2000
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z2000 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (152 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-Z2000 Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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has manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-Z2000 Vlogging factors
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than others (152 grams)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Casio EX-Z2000
 Canon ELPH 300 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z2000
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
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