Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as IXUS 220 HS
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 93 x 54 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the SH100 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ELPH 300 HS was launched 2 months later than the SH100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the SH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Samsung SH100
| ELPH 300 HS | SH100 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung SH100 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
| SH100 | ELPH 300 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung SH100
| ELPH 300 HS | SH100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung SH100 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the SH100.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and SH100 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and SH100.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Samsung SH100 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung SH100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung SH100 |
| Also referred to as | IXUS 220 HS | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-04 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4230 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| 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") | 93 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| 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 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-4L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | - |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $250 | $200 |