Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S7000

Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S7000, both Ultracompact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and S7000 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was brought out 5 years prior to the S7000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS grades against the S7000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon Coolpix S7000. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Nikon S7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S7000 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S7000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the S7000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 100 HS and S7000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 100 HS and S7000.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S7000 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 100 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.