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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S220

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S220 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S220 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Also Known as IXUS 115 HS
Nikon S220
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 2000
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 100g - 90 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S220 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S220, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the S220 (10MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 2 years later than the S220 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the S220 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon S220

 ELPH 100 HS S220 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Reasons to pick Nikon S220 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 S220 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S220

 ELPH 100 HS S220 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S220 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S220 has specifications of 90mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the S220.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S220 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and S220 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S220 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S220 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and S220.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon ELPH 100 HS to deliver more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 100 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S220 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S220 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S220
27
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Street photography with Nikon S220
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography details
Nikon S220 Sports photography details
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon S220 Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S220 as a Landscape photography camera
37
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon S220 Vlogging advice
34
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S220
 Canon ELPH 100 HSNikon Coolpix S220
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Nikon Coolpix S220
Also Known as IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-07 2009-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 2000
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 100 grams (0.22 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 90 x 56 x 18mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $194 $56