Updated (September, 2012): Compare the Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs Canon PowerShot S110

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Canon ELPH 100 HS

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Canon ELPH 100 HS
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Reasons to buy the Canon Powershot S100

Size
 Really small
Compact 99x60x28 mm
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
250 ms shutter lag
 

Reasons to buy the Canon ELPH 100 HS

Size
 Really small
Super compact 93x55x19 mm
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Thickness
 Thin
0.8"
Weight
 Light-weight
140 g
 
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differences

Advantages of the Canon 100 HS

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Size Significantly smaller 93x55x19 mm vs 99x60x28 mm
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 Around 40% smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner 0.8" vs 1.1"
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 Around 30% thinner
Weight Lighter 140 g vs 198 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $114.99 vs $289.00
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 The best price we've seen is $174 cheaper (2.5x less)
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Advantages of the Canon S100

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Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/2.0 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest zoom, the S100's lens captures slightly more light (1 f-stop)
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution 12 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The S100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Sensor size Larger sensor 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 Around 50% larger sensor
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 9.6 fps vs 3.4 fps
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 Around 3x faster continuous shooting
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 250 ms vs 360 ms
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 More than 30% less delay when taking photos
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              similarities

              Compared to recent compacts

              Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
              Supports 24p Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
              For that film look
              High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
              240 fps
              Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
              Lens
              Sensor type Better sensor types Help
              Better in low light
              Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
              You could stitch photos in post
              3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
              No 3d support
              Touch screen No touchscreens Help
              More buttons
              Zoom Poor zoom Help
              100 HS:4x
              S100:5x

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              competitors

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              Advantages

              Disadvantages
              Canon ELPH 300 HS

              Canon ELPH 300 HS

              Compact

              $144
              Screen size Has a slightly smaller screen
              Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
              Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the ELPH 100 HS
              Compare the ELPH 300 HS vs the Powershot S100
              Canon ELPH 330 HS

              Canon ELPH 330 HS

              Travel zoom

              $129 - $184
              Zoom Has slightly more zoom
              Macro focus Slightly closer macro focusing
              Aperture Has a significantly narrower aperture
              Compare the ELPH 330 HS vs the ELPH 100 HS
              Compare the ELPH 330 HS vs the Powershot S100
              Nikon Coolpix L820

              Nikon Coolpix L820

              Super zoom

              $159 - $247
              Zoom Has way more more zoom
              Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
              Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
              Thickness Is thicker
              Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the ELPH 100 HS
              Compare the Coolpix L820 vs the Powershot S100

              Canon ELPH 100 HS Competitors

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              Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

              Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS

              Compact

              $195
              Wide angle Better wide angle
              Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
              Continuous shooting Shoots slightly slower
              Lowest price More expensive
              Compare the PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs the ELPH 100 HS
              Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

              Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS

              Ultra compact

              $299
              Size Slightly smaller
              Thickness Slightly thinner
              Supports 24p No 24p support
              Movie format Lower resolution movies
              Compare the PowerShot SD1400 IS vs the ELPH 100 HS
              Canon ELPH 115 HS

              Canon ELPH 115 HS

              Travel zoom
              Zoom More zoom
              Macro focus Better macro capability
              Supports 24p No 24p support
              Movie format Lower resolution movies
              Compare the ELPH 115 HS vs the ELPH 100 HS
              Canon ELPH 310 HS

              Canon ELPH 310 HS

              Travel zoom

              $370
              Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
              Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
              Aperture Narrower aperture
              Size Larger
              Compare the ELPH 310 HS vs the ELPH 100 HS
              Canon ELPH 530 HS

              Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS

              Ultra compact

              $130
              Zoom More zoom
              Touch screen Has a touch screen
              Aperture Narrower aperture
              Weight Heavier
              Compare the PowerShot ELPH 530 HS vs the ELPH 100 HS

              Canon Powershot S100 Competitors

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              Canon PowerShot S110

              Canon PowerShot S110

              Pro digicam

              $215 - $350
              Touch screen Has a touch screen
              Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
              GPS No built-in GPS
              Shutter lag More shutter lag
              Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Powershot S100
              Canon PowerShot S120

              Canon PowerShot S120

              Pro digicam

              $399
              Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
              Touch screen Has a touch screen
              Supports 24p No 24p support
              GPS No built-in GPS
              Compare the PowerShot S120 vs the Powershot S100
              Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

              Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

              Pro digicam

              $479 - $548
              Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
              Sensor size Much larger sensor
              Supports 24p No 24p support
              Wide angle Worse wide angle
              Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Powershot S100
              Canon PowerShot S95

              Canon PowerShot S95

              Pro digicam

              $379
              Startup delay Slightly less startup delay
              Sensor size Slightly larger sensor
              Movie format Lower resolution movies
              Wide angle Worse wide angle
              Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Powershot S100
              Canon PowerShot G15

              Canon PowerShot G15

              Pro digicam

              $349 - $459
              Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
              Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
              Size Much larger
              Wide angle Worse wide angle
              Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the Powershot S100

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