Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Leica SL2-S

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Leica SL2-S, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Leica. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and SL2-S (24MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and SL2-S (Full frame) posses totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 300 HS was launched 10 years earlier than the SL2-S and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ELPH 300 HS scores against the SL2-S with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Leica SL2-S. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Leica SL2-S Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers exterior 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 Leica SL2-S has specifications of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") with a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Leica SL2-S in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the SL2-S.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and SL2-S is 96 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and SL2-S.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 300 HS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Leica SL2-S will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.