Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini 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
- Announced February 2011
- Also Known as IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1000
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-87mm (F3.0-4.8) lens
- 99g - 86 x 53 x 18mm
- Introduced January 2011

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Kodak. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the Mini (10MP) is very close but the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and Mini (1/3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

The ELPH 300 HS was unveiled 2 months later than the Mini and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the Mini in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Kodak EasyShare Mini. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Kodak Mini Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Kodak Mini
ELPH 300 HS | Mini | |||
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Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
Mini | ELPH 300 HS |
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak Mini
ELPH 300 HS | Mini | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Kodak Mini has specifications of 86mm x 53mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 99 grams (0.22 lbs).
Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the Mini.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and Mini is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and Mini.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 300 HS with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon ELPH 300 HS will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Kodak EasyShare Mini | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Kodak |
Model type | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Kodak EasyShare Mini |
Also referred to as | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-04 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3640 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 29-87mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | f/3.0-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 lbs) | 99g (0.22 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 86 x 53 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | KLIC-7006 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $250 | $100 |