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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M320

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare M320 front
Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
10
Overall
23

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M320 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
  • Launched February 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 220 HS
Kodak M320
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 34-102mm (F2.8-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M320 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Kodak M320, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and M320 (9MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and M320 (1/2.5") provide totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 300 HS was brought out 2 years later than the M320 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS scores vs the M320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Kodak M320

 ELPH 300 HS M320 
ReleasedFebruary 2011January 2009More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Kodak M320 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 M320 ELPH 300 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak M320

 ELPH 300 HS M320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M320 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has exterior 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) whilst the Kodak M320 has dimensions of 97mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Kodak M320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the M320.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and M320 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M320 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and M320.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 300 HS featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Canon ELPH 300 HS will render more detail having its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger ELPH 300 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M320 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M320 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Portrait photography with Kodak M320
27
has face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography advice
Kodak M320 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Sports photography with Kodak M320
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Travel photography with Kodak M320
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (155g)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography features
Kodak M320 Landscape photography features
33
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (9MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging information
Kodak M320 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
22
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (155 grams)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak M320
 Canon ELPH 300 HSKodak EasyShare M320
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Kodak
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Kodak EasyShare M320
Also referred to as IXUS 220 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3472 x 2604
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 34-102mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.8-5.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
External flash
AE 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lb) 155g (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 60 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L KLIC-7001
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $39