Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4000

Let's look more closely at the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4000, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the S4000 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was launched 13 months later than the S4000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ELPH 100 HS scores vs the S4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon Coolpix S4000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Nikon S4000 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys outside 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 S4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 100 HS versus the S4000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and S4000 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and S4000.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher ELPH 100 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.