Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M380

Lets look more in depth at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak M380, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the M380 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was introduced 2 years later than the M380 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ELPH 300 HS grades vs the M380 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak EasyShare M380. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Kodak M380 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak M380 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the M380.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and M380 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and M380.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon ELPH 300 HS to show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern ELPH 300 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.