Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 320 HS

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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 320 HS

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
12.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon 320 HS Review.

Succeeded by the Canon 310 HS
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Succeeded by the Canon 330 HS
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Differences

Canon ELPH 300 HS advantages over Canon 320 HS

Bigger pixels
~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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

220 vs 170 shots
Capture more photos

Canon 320 HS advantages over Canon ELPH 300 HS

Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More dots on screen
461k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
16.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
5.2 fps vs 3.4 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Panasonic DMC-FX48S

$235
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
HDMI out

$259
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Longer exposure

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Canon 320 HS

Panasonic DMC-FX48S

$231
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$259
1/2.33 inch

Longer stills battery life
Longer exposure

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Panasonic DMC-FX48S

Compared to Canon SD980 IS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon SD980 IS

$235
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$249
1/2.3 inch

Faster shutter

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon SD980 IS

Canon 320 HS

Canon SD980 IS

$231
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$249
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Canon SD980 IS

Compared to Sony DSC-WX9

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Sony DSC-WX9

$235
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Shoots 24p video

$175
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More dots on screen

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Sony DSC-WX9

Canon 320 HS

Sony DSC-WX9

$231
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Shoots 24p video

$175
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Sony DSC-WX9

Compared to Canon 110 HS

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon 110 HS

$235
1/2.3 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer stills battery life

$250
1/2.3 inch

More dots on screen
More pixels

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon 110 HS

Canon 320 HS

Canon 110 HS

$231
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi

$250
1/2.3 inch

Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Canon 110 HS

Compared to Canon A2600

Canon ELPH 300 HS

Canon A2600

$235
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

$230
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Canon A2600

Canon 320 HS

Canon A2600

$231
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in Wi-Fi

$230
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon 320 HS vs Canon A2600

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