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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 220 HS
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was unveiled 7 months before the RZ18 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Pentax RZ18

 ELPH 300 HS RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 RZ18 ELPH 300 HS 
ReleasedSeptember 2011February 2011Fresher by 7 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Pentax RZ18

 ELPH 300 HS RZ18 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has physical dimensions 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 Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Pentax RZ18 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the RZ18.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and RZ18 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and RZ18.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax RZ18 to provide more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography details
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography details
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comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (178 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography advice
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography advice
32
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography information
Pentax RZ18 Travel photography information
58
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competition (178 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax RZ18 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging info
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging info
34
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
30
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (178 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Pentax RZ18
 Canon ELPH 300 HSPentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Pentax
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called as IXUS 220 HS -
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-07 2011-09-12
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 178 grams (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $210