powershot elph 300 hs vs. 100 hs? what is the difference? is it worth extra $50?
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I compared these two cameras in person. As far as I could tell they have the same number of buttons/switches, but placed differently.
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It appears that the 100 does zoom while recording: Page 30 of the manual. http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/5/0300004755/01/PSELPH100HS_IXUS115HS_CUG_EN_02.pdf. It warns that "movies shot at zoom factors that appear in blue will be coarse". It does not say this in the 300 manual (page 30 also): http://gdlp01.c-wss.com/gds/6/0300004756/01/PSELPH300HS_IXUS220HS_CUG_EN_02.pdf.The 300 will record audio in stereo.
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Both will zoom during video, however, the 100 is only digital zoom and the 300 is optical and digital zoom.
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Looks like the ELPH 300 sports a wider angle lens (24mm) than the ELPH 100 (28mm) and a 5x zoom, vs. the 4x zoom on the ELPH 100. The back interface is also different. The 300 offers several more buttons, including one-touch video mode, and a 2.7" LCD screen. The 100 has fewer buttons and a 3" LCD screen. That 24mm lens sounds especially good to me. I also prefer more buttons vs. a larger screen, and obviously the 5x zoom is an advantage. I'm going to give the ELPH 300 a shot. EDIT: Also read that the 100 does not optically zoom during video, but I'm not sure of that. Worth checking out if it's important to you. I know the 300 supports optical zoom during video, which for me is important. Looks like the ELPH 300 sports a wider angle lens (24mm) than the ELPH 100 (28mm) and a 5x zoom, vs. the 4x zoom on the ELPH 100. The back interface is also different. The 300 offers several more buttons, including one-touch video mode, and a 2.7" LCD screen. The 100 has fewer buttons and a 3" LCD screen. That 24mm lens sounds especially good to me. I also prefer more buttons vs. a larger screen, and obviously the 5x zoom is an advantage. I'm going to give the ELPH 300 a shot. EDIT: Also read that the 100 does not optically zoom during video, but I'm not sure of that. Worth... » Read More Looks like the ELPH 300 sports a wider angle lens (24mm) than the ELPH 100 (28mm) and a 5x zoom, vs. the 4x zoom on the ELPH 100. The back interface is also different. The 300 offers several more buttons, including one-touch video mode, and a 2.7" LCD screen. The 100 has fewer buttons and a 3" LCD screen. That 24mm lens sounds especially good to me. I also prefer more buttons vs. a larger screen, and obviously the 5x zoom is an advantage. I'm going to give the ELPH 300 a shot. EDIT: Also read that the 100 does not optically zoom during video, but I'm not sure of that. Worth checking out if it's important to you. I know the 300 supports optical zoom during video, which for me is important. « Show Less
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There's the 100HS, 300HS, and 500HS. So it goes low, medium, and high on numbering. A key diffence on the upper model is the increased specs and full touchpanel screen with no physcial buttons. Pricewise for me its going to be the 300 HS and the real buttons. Had a Sony Cybershot with a full touchback screen and didn't care for it.
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This month, Amazon started sales of The Powershot Elph 110 HS which has all the best features of both The Elph 100 HS and 300 HS.
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Frank, thanks a million for your comparison review of the SR100 vs SR300. I am dissapointed in the low light video's of my SR100 and thought the SR300 would be better as the low light lux specs are better. After reading your review of the low indoor video quality of the SR300 I will stay with my SR100. I shoot mostly indoors so the quality of indoor video's are important to me. Dean M.
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Hi Ann! Well the main differences are that the 25 uses AA batteries and the 30 requires a proprietary battery. This means that if you run out of battery power with the 30 you either have another (expensive) proprietary battery or you wait until the battery recharges( a couple of hours) before you get to shoot again. With the 25 you just pop into your local convenience store, buy a set of AA's and you are back shooting again. Me, I carry three sets of hybrid rechargeable batteries so it is unlikely I will ever run out of power, but if I do... The RAW option is good if you like spending hours and hours behind your computer screen making the "perfect" picture. I do not so I opted for the 25( I have had three cameras with RAW and have learned that shooting and tweaking is more fun than the drudgery of manipulating and converting RAW files). The only other difference is that the 30 has a slightly larger viewfinder which would be nice if I did not have to buy the extra proprietary battery(nearly 25 percent of the cameras purchase price each-and I would need three total i.e. and extra hundred bucks) instead of the three sets of set of four hybrid AA's(way less than the price of one of the 30's batteries). So if lots of extra work-time, extra expensive back-up batteries to make sure you never run out of power on a shoot and a slightly bigger viewfinder are worth it to you then the 30 is the better camera. Oh, did I mention the 30 also costs thirty percent more to buy than the 25? So the Hs25EXR is the choice for a fun camera that will do 99 percent everything the HS30EXR will do AND it will do it for less money to buy, be less work( i.e. more fun!), cheaper to power(I get 500 plus shots per set of fully charged Hybrids-mostly using the eye-level finder). The HS25EXR is the one I bought for all those reasons and more. Either way they will both be fun and that is after all the whole point of a Super duper super zoom, right?
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Excellent. I have 8 Cannon still cameras and the ELPH has better battery life than my others. I use flash for every shot and even then it lasts a long time. Just charge when you finish shooting, not just at the end of the day. That's my best advice.
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love it - perfect midrange camera to play with until the next generation cams come out in a year or 2.Yes - you can go with teh HFS 100 for only about 400 more. but why would you when technology changes so fast?Next year I will but the HFS100 equivalent for 200 bucks (using the 400 i just saved)Always go mid-range folks - do NOT be a measurebator and get stuck in the weeds.
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I tried the HS 20 not once, but twice -- because I thought the first had to be a bad copy. It wasn't. Both provided a nightmarish experience, leaving me with the feeling that anything would be better than the HS20. In that context, I'd opt for the 7000. But in the broader, more realistic context of the year 2014, you should rule out both the 10-year-old 7000 AND the HS20. Immediately, and irreversibly. Even if they cost you nothing, you'd still be wasting time, energy, and precious moments.
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Hi, if the camera's manual, accessories, does not list the RC-5, then it will most likely will not work with the Elph 300 HS. You may want to contact Canon and ask about wireless control accessories. I hope this is helpful.
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I'd prefer the 330 HS -- because I don't trust touchscreens. However, I don't own either at the moment. I'm shopping for a replacement for a damaged 300 HS, and the 330 HS appears to be a similar camera with some nice upgrades. The differences in megapixels and zoom range are really minor. It's doubtful that you'd notice any significant diffs.
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My original Cannon camera was a few month old when it was melted in our house fire. When I went to replace it the camera shop said it was obsolete already due to new better models. Bought a SD 3500IS Digital Elph. Has a three inch touch screen with 14.1 mega pixels. It is a great camera and takes great pics. Use it on a Swaroski spotting scope with an adaptor for long range wildlife shots. I have to zero in on my subjects looking thru the three inch screen viewfinder. Could not ask for better.
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the elph 110 hs is greate for action shots, depending on the ligthning conditions. if you are in bright light, you can take serveral good action shots per second, even in the "auto mode". not when the camera is challenged to use the flashlight. for obvious reasons. in this case it may be better to use the camera in "program mode". - karl -
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I found a compare link http://snapsort.com/compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-HS35EXR-vs-Fujifilm-HS30-EXR/specsIt has some differences but also the price, i like my HS30EXR special for that low price it works great.
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Check out the links below for reviews on both. you can compare the sample photos side by side. also the Sony high iso looks better. personally I think that the Sony has warmer more vibrant color although the night shot looks better on the Canon. I just ordered the Sony so we shall see. I also like the looks of the Sony better. well, good luck in your search.http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/sony/dsc_w55-review/index.shtmlhttp://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_sd1000-review/index.shtml
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Interesting question. If you still have the 300, changing your viewpoint may make more sense than changing your camera. You get to keep the 300's excellent IQ... and keep your money. Just set it to EXR Automatic and forget those other features. Which is the exact setting you'll do best with on the 660. So, settings/ease of use-wise, it's a wash. About the only substantive difference between the two cams lies in their respective sensors. I don't think you want to have that discussion, but if you did, many knowledgeable folks would argue the edge goes to the 300. On paper, at least, the 660 offers much faster continuous shooting: 11 fps versus 2. And it costs about 70 bucks less than the 300, new, on Amazon. I don't see you going wrong with either choice...if I've read you right.
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The sx50 has a faster response so it will take the picture faster. The screen in the back can flip out so you can record yourself taking a video or pictures and watch it happen. I personally think the Powershot sx50 is an upgraded version of the sx500 just with 12mp instead of 16 and a few different functions. Thats all.
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Ok so this is what I'm going off of. The Cannon SX10IS is the same price as the P90 but the P90 has 24x zoom and 12.1 MP... The price differential came from somewhere. I'm putting my bets on the image processor. I personally own the SX10IS and I could not be happier. My friend who owns the Cannon Rebel XSi tries to say how his buy is much more justified. So far the only things I have found better is his white balance, optional remote trigger, and the capability to shoot in RAW. Otherwise our cameras are very similar.
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Mark, you really can't lose with any of your choices. I guess it all boils down to the features which are most important to you. I can't speak for the S95, as I have only seen other's shots with this camera, but I own the 300hs and my girl and 2 friends have The SX230hs. I am very impressed with them both, but I do like the SX230hs slightly better, because the zoom gets you a lot more flexabillity. I purchased the 300hs over The SX230hs because I had only seen pictures of it before I got my 300hs; from the photos of it, it looked rather large, but after my friend got his, I realized it was pretty small as well. Mark, you really can't lose with any of your choices. I guess it all boils down to the features which are most important to you. I can't speak for the S95, as I have only seen other's shots with this camera, but I own the 300hs and my girl and 2 friends have The SX230hs. I am very impressed with them both, but I do like the SX230hs slightly better, because the zoom gets you a lot more flexabillity. I purchased the 300hs over The SX230hs because I had only seen pictures of it before I got my 300hs; from the photos of it, it looked rather large, but after my friend got his, I realized it was... » Read More Mark, you really can't lose with any of your choices. I guess it all boils down to the features which are most important to you. I can't speak for the S95, as I have only seen other's shots with this camera, but I own the 300hs and my girl and 2 friends have The SX230hs. I am very impressed with them both, but I do like the SX230hs slightly better, because the zoom gets you a lot more flexabillity. I purchased the 300hs over The SX230hs because I had only seen pictures of it before I got my 300hs; from the photos of it, it looked rather large, but after my friend got his, I realized it was pretty small as well. « Show Less