Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon A100

Below, we will be matching up the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Nikon A100, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and A100 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was launched 6 years before the A100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the A100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Nikon Coolpix A100. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Nikon A100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has external measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon A100 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the A100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and A100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ELPH 300 HS and A100.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon A100 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.