Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe 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.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Nikon Coolpix A100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Nikon A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon A100
ELPH 100 HS | A100 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
A100 | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | February 2011 | More recent by 60 months |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon A100
ELPH 100 HS | A100 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
See the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Nikon A100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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.
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon A100 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Nikon Coolpix A100 | |
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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 |