Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S02

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the S02 (13MP) is fairly close but the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") use different sensor measurements.

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 3 years prior to the S02 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up vs the S02 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Nikon Coolpix S02. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Nikon S02 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has got outside dimensions 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 S02 has proportions of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

Check the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S02 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ELPH 100 HS against the S02.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and S02.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 100 HS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S02 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.