Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Casio EX-ZS5

The following is a complete comparison of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Casio EX-ZS5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the EX-ZS5 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 2 months after the EX-ZS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS scores vs the EX-ZS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZS5. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Casio EX-ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the EX-ZS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and EX-ZS5 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and EX-ZS5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZS5 to resolve more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively.