Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST100

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung ST100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was brought out 14 months later than the ST100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung ST100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Samsung ST100 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys physical measurements 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 ST100 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung ST100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the ST100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and ST100 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and ST100.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung ST100 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger ELPH 300 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.