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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(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
  • Released February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 220 HS
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released August 2010
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was brought out 7 months later than the EX-Z800 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the EX-Z800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Casio EX-Z800

 ELPH 300 HS EX-Z800 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2010More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 EX-Z800 ELPH 300 HS 
Manually focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Casio EX-Z800

 ELPH 300 HS EX-Z800 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features external dimensions 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 Casio EX-Z800 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the EX-Z800.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and EX-Z800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and EX-Z800.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Casio EX-Z800 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 300 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Portrait photography camera
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provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z800
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography highlights
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built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z800 Landscape photography features
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon ELPH 300 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Also called as IXUS 220 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-07 2010-08-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Exilim Engine 5.0
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 gr (0.31 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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