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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3000

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3000 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3000 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Alternative Name is IXUS 115 HS
Nikon S3000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 116g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed February 2010
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S3000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the S3000 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 13 months after the S3000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the ELPH 100 HS matches up versus the S3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon S3000

 ELPH 100 HS S3000 
RevealedFebruary 2011February 2010More modern by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3000 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 S3000 ELPH 100 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S3000

 ELPH 100 HS S3000 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS provides exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S3000 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the S3000.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and S3000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3000 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and S3000.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern ELPH 100 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3000 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon S3000 Portrait photography features
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supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3000 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon S3000 Sports photography advice
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography details
Nikon S3000 Travel photography details
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flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S3000 Landscape photography factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (27mm)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon S3000 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
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pretty wide (27mm)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S3000
 Canon ELPH 100 HSNikon Coolpix S3000
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Nikon Coolpix S3000
Also referred to as IXUS 115 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2010-02-03
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $194 $150