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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Samsung SH100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 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
  • Released February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 220 HS
Samsung SH100
(Full Review)
  • 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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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 Overview

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").

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The 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 dimensions3"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 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

Check the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Portrait photography with Samsung SH100
27
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography factors
Samsung SH100 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography features
Samsung SH100 Sports photography features
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Travel photography with Samsung SH100
58
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography factors
Samsung SH100 Landscape photography factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
37
very good max aperture (f)
nice screen size (3")
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung SH100 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
33
very good max aperture (f)
screen is touchscreen
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung SH100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung SH100
 Canon ELPH 300 HSSamsung 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