Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus FE-25

Below is a complete assessment of the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the FE-25 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the FE-25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Olympus FE-25. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Olympus FE-25 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Olympus FE-25 has sizing of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Olympus FE-25 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the FE-25.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and FE-25.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon ELPH 300 HS to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 300 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.