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Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS

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Pros

  • 8GB is a good tradeoff between cost and capacity
  • good performance here
  • it works well enough

Cons

  • that hides HDMI and mini USB connections
  • The top has only three controls
  • the flash is blocked by the lens in the lower right corner

Key specs

  • Live MOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Face tracking, Single Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS - Pros & Cons

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS

Pros

  • 8GB is a good tradeoff between cost and capacity
  • good performance here
  • it works well enough
  • The 100 HS is pretty sharp for a little shooter
  • excellent by compact-camera standards
  • The menus are easy to navigate and the buttons are well spaced
  • The 115 HS is excellent at taking well exposed images with brilliant colours
  • ample features and excellent performance at a reasonable price
  • The dedicated button for video recording is also a welcome addition to the camera
  • camera it is excellent
  • Images are great and noise is handled really well

Cons

  • that hides HDMI and mini USB connections
  • The top has only three controls
  • the flash is blocked by the lens in the lower right corner
  • Canon 100 HS has no internal memory available for image storage
  • Buttons could be small for some
  • Only digital zoom available in Movie mode
  • Hue is also a little off for colors like yellow
  • Street prices have fallen even further
  • it misses the mark on a few no-brainer aspects as well
  • lacks some of its pricier siblings hot-ticket extra features
  • the spacing is cramped and the buttons are too mushy

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x3000
  • 4000x2248
  • 4000x2664
  • 2992x2992
  • 2816x2112
  • 2816x1880
  • 2816x1584
  • 2112x2112
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 1600x1064
  • 1200x1200
  • 640x480
  • 640x424
  • 640x360
  • 480x480
ProcessorDIGIC 4
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5
Focal length equiv28 - 112
Focus adjustmentAuto
Contrast adjustmentyes
Saturation adjustmentyes
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face tracking
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockno
Manual focusNo
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.18 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Minimum shutter speed15.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 20
  • 30
Histogramyes
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive3.4 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Underwater
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • custom
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight4.27 oz
Width3.67 in
Height2.2 in
Depth2.2 in
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Power
Power source typeAC
Battery life (CIPA)220
Battery life (max)5.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
On/off switchyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Languages support
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets6
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Positive film
  • Sepia
  • Skin tones
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
Viewfinder magnification2.0 x
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMOV
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max frame rate (highest resolution)24.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialMetal
Colour of product
  • Blue
  • Grey
  • Orange
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size4.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MMC
  • MMC Plus
  • HC MMC Plus
Camera file systemExif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB connector typeMini-USB B
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon - Editorial Reviews (16)

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Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Review
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Published: 16.09.2011
Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Review

The 100 HS lacks some of its pricier siblings' hot-ticket extra features, but it's one heck of a camera for the money.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon IXUS 115 HS Digital Camera Review
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Canon IXUS 115 HS Digital Camera Review
4.0

Daniel Bell reviews the featured packed Canon IXUS 115 HS digital compact camera.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon Powershot ELPH 100 HS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot ELPH 100 HS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 3/21/2011Quick TakeProsSlim and stylish body available in 5 colors: Blue, Orange, Pink, Silver, GrayMostly metal constructionCaptures pleasing 12-megapixel imagesRobust shooting performanceOffers a plethora of easy to use exposure options for both stills and videoUnmatched high ISO

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon Ixus 115 HS review
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Published: 12.05.2011
Canon Ixus 115 HS review
5.0

A little pricier than most budget cameras, but its styling, features, photo quality and video quality are all in a different league.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon IXUS 115 HS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 27.04.2011
Canon IXUS 115 HS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon IXUS 115 HS (also known as the PowerShot ELPH 100 HS) is an affordable compact camera sporting some great features. These include a back-illuminated 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, full 1080p HD movie recording, a 28mm wide-angle lens with a fast maximum aperture of F/2.8 and a top ISO speed of 3200, all for under £200 / $200. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 115 HS review to find out if it's a real bargain...

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon PowerShot ELPH 115 IS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 07/29/2013Quick TakeProsSmall camera bodyImage quality is good versus similarly priced camerasELPH 115 is very easy to useToggle switch gives easy access to two primary shooting modes, Auto and ProgramLike other ELPH models, the 115 is a sharp-looking cameraSeparate battery charger included8x

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon ELPH 100 HS Review
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Published: 11.11.2011
Canon ELPH 100 HS Review
5.0

Canon ELPH 100 HS review, find out how the ELPH 100 HS stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon IXUS 115 HS
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Published: 07.04.2011
Canon IXUS 115 HS
4.0

Tiny, cheap, stylish and cheerful, this is the very definition of a great ultra compact camera.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon IXUS 115 HS Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 27.04.2011
Canon IXUS 115 HS Review | Photography Blog
4.0

The Canon IXUS 115 HS (also known as the PowerShot ELPH 100 HS) is an affordable compact camera sporting some great features. These include a back-illuminated 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor, full 1080p HD movie recording, a 28mm wide-angle lens with a fast maximum aperture of F/2.8 and a top ISO speed of 3200, all for under £200 / $200. Read our in-depth Canon IXUS 115 HS review to find out if it's a real bargain...

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon ELPH 100 HS / IXUS 115 HS - Cameralabs
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Published: 14.12.2011
Canon ELPH 100 HS / IXUS 115 HS - Cameralabs

IntroQualitySamplesVerdictIntro The Canon ELPH 100 HS is a 12.1 Megapixel slim compact with a 4x stabilised zoom and a 3in screen. Announced in February 2011, it’s the entry-level model in this year’s ELPH / IXUS line-up and is known outside North America as the IXUS 115 HS. From now on I’ll refer to it as…

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon Powershot ELPH 100 HS Review - Steve's Digicams
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Canon Powershot ELPH 100 HS Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 3/21/2011Quick TakeProsSlim and stylish body available in 5 colors: Blue, Orange, Pink, Silver, GrayMostly metal constructionCaptures pleasing 12-megapixel imagesRobust shooting performanceOffers a plethora of easy to use exposure options for both stills and videoUnmatched high ISO

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS
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Published: 10.02.2012
Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon ELPH 100 HS Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 07.02.2011
Canon ELPH 100 HS Review | Camera Decision
1.7

Canon ELPH 100 HS is a 12.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 28-112 mm F2.8-5.9 lens. Read our ELPH 100 HS review to find its pros and cons.

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Canon IXUS 115 HS
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Published: 08.04.2011
Canon IXUS 115 HS
4.0

A capably consistent pocket snapshot with much the same features as the pricier IXUS 310 HS model, save for the lack of touchscreen and aperture

Canon PowerShot ELPH 100 HS Review : Canon Ixus 115HS
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Review : Canon Ixus 115HS

If I keep saying it long enough I might believe it, it%C2%92s not pink, it%C2%92s not pink it%C2%92s purple. Here I am looking at one of <b>Canon</b>s latest <b>Ixus</b> cameras, the <b>115HS</b>. Its purple but I am very pleased to say that is only one of the colours it comes in.