• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Canon ELPH 100 HS advantages over Fujifilm AX550

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.54 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 27 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 33 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 8 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Fujifilm AX550 advantages over Canon ELPH 100 HS

  • Less expensive
    $90 vs $180 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    165 mm vs 112 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 480 vs 230 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • 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 Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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

  • 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.

  • Read our Canon ELPH 100 HS Express Review

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

Fujifilm AX550
Canon SD1300 IS
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm AX550 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

Fujifilm AX550
Sony DSC-W560
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $121
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm AX550 vs Sony DSC-W560

Compared to Fujifilm AX300

Canon ELPH 100 HS
Fujifilm AX300
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm AX300

Fujifilm AX550
Fujifilm AX300
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $92
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AX550 vs Fujifilm AX300

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

Fujifilm AX550
Canon A2200
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $129
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Fujifilm AX550 vs Canon A2200

Compared to Fujifilm AX650

Canon ELPH 100 HS
Fujifilm AX650
  • $160
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Bigger pixels
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Fujifilm AX650

Fujifilm AX550
Fujifilm AX650
  • $116
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $115
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Fujifilm AX550 vs Fujifilm AX650

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