Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80

Following is a complete review of the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the CL80 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was brought out 14 months after the CL80 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS scores vs the CL80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Samsung CL80. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Samsung CL80 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS comes with outer 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 Samsung CL80 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the CL80.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and CL80 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by going through specs. The image below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and CL80.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung CL80 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 300 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.