Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2011
- Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
- Announced February 2011

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ELPH 100 HS was introduced at a similar time to the S4100 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ELPH 100 HS scores against the S4100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Nikon Coolpix S4100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Nikon S4100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon S4100
ELPH 100 HS | S4100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S4100
ELPH 100 HS | S4100 | |||
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Announced | February 2011 | ![]() | February 2011 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 100 HS offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S4100 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Check out the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S4100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS vs the S4100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and S4100.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S4100 to provide greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 Specifications
Canon ELPH 100 HS | Nikon Coolpix S4100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon ELPH 100 HS | Nikon Coolpix S4100 |
Also called | IXUS 115 HS | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2011-02-07 | 2011-02-09 |
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 | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II G TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lb) | - |
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 All around 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 | 190 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-4L | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 or 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus | SD / SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $194 | $140 |