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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Kodak EasyShare Mini front
Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(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
Kodak Mini
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Kodak Mini

 ELPH 300 HS Mini 
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Kodak Mini over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 Mini ELPH 300 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak Mini

 ELPH 300 HS Mini 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography factors
Kodak Mini Portrait photography factors
26
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
24
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography factors
Kodak Mini Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
maximum ISO low (1,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Sports photography camera
Kodak Mini as a Sports photography camera
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography advice
Kodak Mini Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography details
Kodak Mini Landscape photography details
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reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/3")
maximum ISO low (1,000)
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging information
Kodak Mini Vlogging information
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
25
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Mini Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak Mini
 Canon ELPH 300 HSKodak EasyShare Mini
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