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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 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
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
Nikon L32
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon L32

 ELPH 100 HS L32 

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 L32 ELPH 100 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2011More modern by 47 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon L32

 ELPH 100 HS L32 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
26
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography features
Nikon L32 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
56
image stabilization (Digital)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competitors (164g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography features
Nikon L32 Sports photography features
31
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery power (320 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery power (320 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
37
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
48
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Digital)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
great battery power (320 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging details
Nikon L32 Vlogging details
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
66
really wide (26mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (164g)
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon L32
 Canon ELPH 100 HSNikon Coolpix L32
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