Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS10

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Casio EX-ZS10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was introduced 2 months later than the EX-ZS10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the EX-ZS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Casio Exilim EX-ZS10. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Casio EX-ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS10 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the EX-ZS10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and EX-ZS10 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and EX-ZS10.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Casio EX-ZS10 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.