Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL5

Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Samsung CL5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and CL5 (9MP) and the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and CL5 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ELPH 300 HS was unveiled 24 months later than the CL5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the CL5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung CL5. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Samsung CL5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung CL5 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the CL5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and CL5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and CL5.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 300 HS with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon ELPH 300 HS will resolve greater detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger ELPH 300 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.