Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S01

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Nikon S01, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the S01 (10MP) is fairly close but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and S01 (1/2.9") provide totally different sensor size.

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced 3 years before the S01 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the S01 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Nikon Coolpix S01. The whole galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Nikon S01 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S01 has dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Nikon S01 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the S01.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and S01 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and S01.

Clearly, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The ELPH 100 HS using its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Canon ELPH 100 HS will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.