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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2016
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Nikon A100, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and A100 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 6 years prior to the A100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS scores against the A100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon A100

 ELPH 100 HS A100 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 A100 ELPH 100 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2016February 2011More recent by 60 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon A100

 ELPH 100 HS A100 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon A100 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the A100.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and A100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon A100 to produce greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon A100 Portrait photography details
27
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography information
Nikon A100 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Digital)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon A100 Sports photography advice
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
48
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
slow fps (1.1 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Travel photography with Nikon A100
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon A100 Landscape photography factors
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon A100 Vlogging factors
34
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
32
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon A100
 Canon ELPH 100 HSNikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Nikon Coolpix A100
Alternate name IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2011-02-07 2016-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.1 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $194 $162