Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15
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![Canon ELPH 300 HS front Canon ELPH 300 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-ELPH-300-HS/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-front.jpg)
![Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS15/Casio-EX-ZS15-front.jpg)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 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
- Launched February 2011
- Additionally referred to as IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 154g - 103 x 59 x 20mm
- Announced July 2011
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Casio EX-ZS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Casio. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS15 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 5 months prior to the EX-ZS15 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 300 HS scores versus the EX-ZS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Casio EX-ZS15
ELPH 300 HS | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | " | Larger display (+2.7") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZS15 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
EX-ZS15 | ELPH 300 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Casio EX-ZS15
ELPH 300 HS | EX-ZS15 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | July 2011 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Casio EX-ZS15 has measurements of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 154 grams (0.34 lbs).
Examine the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Casio EX-ZS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the EX-ZS15.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS15-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and EX-ZS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS15-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and EX-ZS15.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZS15 to give extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively.
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS15-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-ELPH-300-HS-vs-Casio-Exilim-EX-ZS15-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS15 Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Casio |
Model | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Casio Exilim EX-ZS15 |
Also called as | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2011-07-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | - |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lb) | 154 grams (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 103 x 59 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $250 | $248 |