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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
Nikon S4100
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon S4100

 ELPH 100 HS S4100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 S4100 ELPH 100 HS 
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Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S4100

 ELPH 100 HS S4100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011February 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography details
26
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Street photography camera
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch to focus
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S4100 Sports photography info
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
37
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (190 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography features
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery power (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 100 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S4100
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S4100
 Canon ELPH 100 HSNikon Coolpix S4100
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