Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S6900

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 5 years earlier than the S6900 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 100 HS grades vs the S6900 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 100 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery & Nikon S6900 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS features physical measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S6900 has dimensions of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S6900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the S6900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 100 HS and S6900.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S6900 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.