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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W380

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W380 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(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
  • Released February 2011
  • Additionally Known as IXUS 220 HS
Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W380 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony W380, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the W380 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 14 months later than the W380 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS scores against the W380 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Sony W380

 ELPH 300 HS W380 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 W380 ELPH 300 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony W380

 ELPH 300 HS W380 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W380 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony W380 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the W380.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W380 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and W380 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W380 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W380 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and W380.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W380 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent ELPH 300 HS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W380 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Portrait photography with Sony W380
27
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography details
Sony W380 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography advice
Sony W380 Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography information
Sony W380 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Landscape photography with Sony W380
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
38
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging factors
Sony W380 Vlogging factors
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony W380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Sony W380
 Canon ELPH 300 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380
Alternate name IXUS 220 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-07 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $250 $44