Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A10

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Nikon A10, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and A10 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was released 6 years before the A10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the A10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Nikon Coolpix A10. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Nikon A10 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has got external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon A10 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Nikon A10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the A10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and A10 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and A10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon A10 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.