Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST65
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST65 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
- Revealed February 2011
- Alternative Name is IXUS 220 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Introduced January 2011
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST65, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe ELPH 300 HS was released very close to the ST65 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the ST65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung ST65. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Samsung ST65
| ELPH 300 HS | ST65 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS
| ST65 | ELPH 300 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Samsung ST65
| ELPH 300 HS | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2011 |  | January 2011 | Similar generation |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the ST65.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and ST65 is 96 and 99 respectively.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and ST65.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST65 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively.
Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST65 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
| Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung ST65 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Samsung |
| Model | Canon ELPH 300 HS | Samsung ST65 |
| Also called as | IXUS 220 HS | - |
| Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2011-01-19 |
| 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 | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) | - |
| Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | 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 |
| Cost at release | $250 | $130 |
