Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
- 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Released February 2011
- Also Known as IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Introduced August 2019
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Overview
The following is a complete overview of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic S1H, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe ELPH 300 HS was announced 9 years before the S1H which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the S1H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Panasonic S1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Panasonic S1H
ELPH 300 HS | S1H |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
S1H | ELPH 300 HS | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | February 2011 | Newer by 104 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3.2" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 2330k | 230k | Sharper screen (+2100k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic S1H
ELPH 300 HS | S1H |
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features outer 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 Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Check the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Panasonic S1H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the S1H.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and S1H is 96 and 52 respectively.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The image underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and S1H.
All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The ELPH 300 HS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic S1H Specifications
Canon ELPH 300 HS | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Panasonic |
Model type | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H |
Also referred to as | IXUS 220 HS | - |
Category | Ultracompact | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-02-07 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Ultracompact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.2" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 2,330 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/320s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 5952x3988 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 141g (0.31 pounds) | 1052g (2.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 400 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Launch pricing | $250 | $3,998 |