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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Samsung CL80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 220 HS
Samsung CL80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 4800 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 31-217mm (F3.3-5.5) lens
  • 160g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as ST5500
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Samsung CL80

 ELPH 300 HS CL80 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More modern by 14 months

Reasons to pick Samsung CL80 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 CL80 ELPH 300 HS 
Display dimensions3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung CL80

 ELPH 300 HS CL80 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80 size comparison

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

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung CL80
27
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Street photography with Samsung CL80
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than average in class (160 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography details
Samsung CL80 Sports photography details
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography info
Samsung CL80 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (160g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Landscape photography with Samsung CL80
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Samsung CL80
34
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
27
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (160g)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung CL80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung CL80
 Canon ELPH 300 HSSamsung CL80
General Information
Company Canon Samsung
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Samsung CL80
Also Known as IXUS 220 HS ST5500
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4334 x 3256
Maximum native ISO 3200 4800
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 31-217mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.3-5.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 141g (0.31 lb) 160g (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $250 $400