Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon L31

Below, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon L31, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and L31 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 4 years before the L31 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the L31 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Nikon Coolpix L31. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Nikon L31 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides physical measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon L31 has specifications of 96mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 300 HS versus the L31.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and L31 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and L31.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon L31 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.