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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6300

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6300 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
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 115 HS
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Nikon S6300, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and S6300 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was revealed 11 months earlier than the S6300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S6300 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the S6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon S6300

 ELPH 100 HS S6300 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 S6300 ELPH 100 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S6300

 ELPH 100 HS S6300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with outside dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Nikon S6300 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 100 HS and the S6300.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and S6300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and S6300.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S6300 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older ELPH 100 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography highlights
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supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography info
Nikon S6300 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
44
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S6300 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography factors
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fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Vlogging features
Nikon S6300 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S6300
 Canon ELPH 100 HSNikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 100 HS Nikon Coolpix S6300
Alternate name IXUS 115 HS -
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-02-07 2012-02-01
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 160 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 230 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $194 $200