Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S2900

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 4 years prior to the S2900 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the S2900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S2900 has specifications of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S2900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the S2900.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and S2900.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to result in greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.