Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and the Canon ELPH 300 HS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS was introduced in January 2016 and Canon ELPH 300 HS was introduced in February 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Highlights

      • 20 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Canon ELPH 300 HS Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.3-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Canon ELPH 300 HS.

      PROS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)

      CONS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS over Canon ELPH 300 HS.

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      More Powerful Processor DIGIC 4+ vs DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
      Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 4000 x 3000
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 240 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 10x vs 5x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 3 cm
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Lighter 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz) vs 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)

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      Advantage of Canon ELPH 300 HS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon ELPH 300 HS over Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS.

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS vs Canon ELPH 300 HS
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 3,200
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/2.7
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.9 vs f/5.9
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.8 fps vs 3.0 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Longer Battery Life 190 shots vs 220 shots

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Canon ELPH 300 HS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6003,200
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS Canon ELPH 300 HS
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.8 fps3.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life190 shots220 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Canon ELPH 300 HS have 2.70" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution.

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS features a 20 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600. Canon ELPH 300 HS features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS is equipped with DIGIC 4+ processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. Canon ELPH 300 HS is equipped with DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS comes with NB-11LH battery pack with battery life of 190 shots and Canon ELPH 300 HS comes with NB-4L battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Canon ELPH 300 HS has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon ELPH 300 HS. Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps. Canon ELPH 300 HS can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m at Auto ISO on Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS..

      Physical Parameters

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS body has dimensions of 95 x 57 x 24 mm (3.74 x 2.24 x 0.94") and Canon ELPH 300 HS body has dimensions of 92 x 56 x 20 mm (3.62 x 2.2 x 0.79"). Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS weighs 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz) and Canon ELPH 300 HS weighs 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz).

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

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      57 mm

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      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Canon ELPH 300 HS

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Canon ELPH 300 HS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      GOOD
      71
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS and Canon ELPH 300 HS and give them scores of 57 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      OVERALL
      57
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      GOOD
      78
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon PowerShot ELPH 190 IS

      Canon ELPH 300 HS

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 138 g (0.30 lb / 4.87 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 190 shots
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 141 g (0.31 lb / 4.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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