Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 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
- Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2015
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 Overview
Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and L32 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ELPH 100 HS was unveiled 4 years prior to the L32 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the L32 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Nikon Coolpix L32. The full galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Nikon L32 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon L32
ELPH 100 HS | L32 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
L32 | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | February 2011 | More modern by 47 months | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon L32
ELPH 100 HS | L32 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers external dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon L32 has proportions of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the L32.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and L32 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and L32.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon L32 to offer extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Nikon Coolpix L32 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Nikon Coolpix L32 |
Also called | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | 164 gr (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | 320 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery model | NB-4L | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $194 | $120 |