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Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS

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The sleek and small Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS, with features slightly above entry level with a price to match, is a solid point-and-shoot digital camera.

Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS : Angle

The 300 HS packs a lot of features into a small body, with solid performance on all fronts and specs a step above many entry-level pocket cameras.

Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS : Top

The 300 HS is the very definition of pocket-friendly. At 2.2 by 3.6 by 0.8 inches (HWD) and weighing only 4.3 ounces, you'll hardly even notice it in your pocket.

Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS : Right

It's available in red, black, and silver, and to the eye looks almost exactly like its younger brother, the Elph 100 HS.

Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS : Left

The lens, the 300's primary upgrade from the cheaper 100 HS, has a focal length of 24-120mm (35mm equivalent), with corresponding aperture of f/2.7-f/5.9; it's both brighter than average and wider than average.

Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS : Back

The PowerShot Elph 300 HS scored an average of 1,861 lines per picture height, a solid sharpness score especially for a compact camera.

Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS : Angle

If you're looking for a small, fast camera that takes pictures suitable for Facebook and the like, the Canon PowerShot Elph 300 HS is an excellent choice.