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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was introduced 4 years before the S3700 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the S3700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon S3700

 ELPH 100 HS S3700 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 S3700 ELPH 100 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2011More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S3700

 ELPH 100 HS S3700 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with 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) whilst the Nikon S3700 has proportions of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the S3700.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and S3700.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S3700 to render more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon S3700 Portrait photography features
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comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Street photography with Nikon S3700
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S3700 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Travel photography information
Nikon S3700 Travel photography information
58
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
good MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography advice
Nikon S3700 Landscape photography advice
37
fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
44
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S3700
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S3700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S3700
 Canon ELPH 100 HSNikon Coolpix S3700
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Nikon Coolpix S3700
Also Known as IXUS 115 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.7-6.6
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 118g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $194 $175