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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
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Canon ELPH 100 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 100 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 115 HS
Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Launched September 2010
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and the S80 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 100 HS was manufactured 6 months later than the S80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 100 HS scores versus the S80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 100 HS over the Nikon S80

 ELPH 100 HS S80 

Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Canon ELPH 100 HS

 S80 ELPH 100 HS 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S80

 ELPH 100 HS S80 
LaunchedFebruary 2011September 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon ELPH 100 HS has outer measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S80 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the S80.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ELPH 100 HS and S80 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 100 HS and S80.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S80 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S80 Portrait photography highlights
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offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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good MP (14MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon S80 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S80 Sports photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.3 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S80 as a Travel photography camera
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
60
has touch to focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (150 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S80 Landscape photography factors
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
36
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 100 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S80 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic port
30
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon S80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon S80
 Canon ELPH 100 HSNikon Coolpix S80
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 100 HS Nikon Coolpix S80
Also referred to as IXUS 115 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2010-09-08
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-4.8
Macro focus range 3cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 133 gr (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 150 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL10
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $194 $191