Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon ELPH 100 HS advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Thinner
19 mm vs 49 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 48 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Canon ELPH 100 HS

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.23 vs 1.54 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

305 vs 230 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1040k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.49 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
32.5 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 3.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Small, smooth, and easily pocketable; Smart Auto makes scene choices for you; Big 3-inch LCD; Good 11x14-inch prints from ISO 100 to 800; Night Scene mode; Full HD video.
Buttons could be small for some; Default color can seem muted; Function menu is less friendly than old design; Only digital zoom available in Movie mode.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon SD1300 IS

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon SD1300 IS

$160
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$200
1/2.3 inch

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon SD1300 IS

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon SD1300 IS

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$200
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon SD1300 IS

Compared to Sony DSC-W560

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Sony DSC-W560

$160
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 24p video

$121
1/2.3 inch

More pixels

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony DSC-W560

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony DSC-W560

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$121
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Thinner

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony DSC-W560

Compared to Canon A2200

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Canon A2200

$160
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
HDMI out

$129
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Canon A2200

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon A2200

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$129
1/2.3 inch

Thinner

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon A2200

Compared to Sony A6400

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Sony A6400

$160
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Canon ELPH 100 HS

Sony A6100

$160
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$748
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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