Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung PL210
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung PL210 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
- Launched February 2011
- Additionally Known as IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 20mm
- Launched January 2011
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Its time to look closer at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung PL210, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the PL210 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 2 months after the PL210 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the PL210 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Samsung PL210. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Samsung PL210 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Samsung PL210
| ELPH 300 HS | PL210 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung PL210 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
| PL210 | ELPH 300 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung PL210
| ELPH 300 HS | PL210 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung PL210 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Samsung PL210 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the PL210.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and PL210 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung PL210 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and PL210.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Samsung PL210 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung PL210 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung PL210 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung PL210 |
| Also called | IXUS 220 HS | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | - |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 100 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $250 | $200 |
