Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4000
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4000 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Also Known as IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 131g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Introduced February 2010
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4000 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon S4000
ELPH 100 HS | S4000 | |||
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Introduced | February 2011 | February 2010 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon S4000 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
S4000 | ELPH 100 HS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S4000
ELPH 100 HS | S4000 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4000 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4000 Sensor Comparison
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.
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4000 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4000 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Nikon Coolpix S4000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Nikon Coolpix S4000 |
Alternate name | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2011-02-07 | 2010-02-03 |
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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 27-108mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 | 140g (0.31 pounds) | 131g (0.29 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-4L | EN-EL10 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $194 | $200 |