Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Kodak Touch

Lets take a closer look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak Touch, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Kodak. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the Touch (14MP) is relatively similar but the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and Touch (1/3") possess different sensor sizing.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The ELPH 300 HS was unveiled 2 months later than the Touch and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ELPH 300 HS grades vs the Touch with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Kodak EasyShare Touch. The full galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Kodak Touch Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS comes with outside measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Kodak Touch has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Kodak Touch in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the Touch.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and Touch is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and Touch.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 300 HS having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Kodak Touch will offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.