Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST600

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung ST600, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the ST600 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was introduced 14 months later than the ST600 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the ELPH 300 HS grades vs the ST600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Samsung ST600. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Samsung ST600 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST600 has proportions of 104mm x 60mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the ST600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 300 HS and ST600 is 96 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and ST600.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Samsung ST600 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 300 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.