Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST30
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST30 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
- Launched February 2011
- Alternate Name is IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 0 - 0
- 640 x 480 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- 87g - 82 x 52 x 17mm
- Released January 2011
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Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung ST30, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very comparable but the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
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Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS scores against the ST30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Samsung ST30. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Samsung ST30
| ELPH 300 HS | ST30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST30 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
| ST30 | ELPH 300 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung ST30
| ELPH 300 HS | ST30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST30 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST30 has specifications of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the ST30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and ST30 is 96 and 98 respectively.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and ST30.
Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 300 HS having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon ELPH 300 HS will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively.
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST30 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung ST30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung ST30 |
| Also called | IXUS 220 HS | - |
| Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.8 x 3.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 17.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video data 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 141 grams (0.31 lb) | 87 grams (0.19 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 82 x 52 x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | 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 | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $250 | $55 |
