Canon ELPH 100 HS vs Nikon D5100

Here, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Nikon D5100, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 100 HS (12MP) and D5100 (16MP) and the ELPH 100 HS (1/2.3") and D5100 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The ELPH 100 HS was released 2 months earlier than the D5100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon ELPH 100 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D5100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ELPH 100 HS grades versus the D5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 100 HS and Nikon D5100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 100 HS Gallery and Nikon D5100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 100 HS comes with physical dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon D5100 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 100 HS versus Nikon D5100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the ELPH 100 HS compared to the D5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 100 HS and D5100 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 100 HS and D5100.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ELPH 100 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Nikon D5100 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.