Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon L610

Lets look more closely at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon L610, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and L610 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 18 months before the L610 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L610 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up against the L610 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon Coolpix L610. The entire galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Nikon L610 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon L610 has measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon L610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the L610.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and L610 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and L610.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.