Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sigma SD1

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Sigma SD1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the SD1 (15MP) is relatively well matched but the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and SD1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The ELPH 300 HS was revealed 5 months later than the SD1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Sigma SD1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up versus the SD1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Sigma SD1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Sigma SD1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sigma SD1 has proportions of 146mm x 113mm x 80mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the SD1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and SD1 is 96 and 77 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and SD1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 300 HS having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Sigma SD1 will give greater detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively.