Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S02

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S02, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the S02 (13MP) is fairly comparable but the ELPH 300 HS (1/2.3") and S02 (1/3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ELPH 300 HS was launched 3 years earlier than the S02 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the S02 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Nikon Coolpix S02. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Nikon S02 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features outer dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Nikon S02 has specifications of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the S02.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and S02 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and S02.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The ELPH 300 HS featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S02 will show more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ELPH 300 HS will be behind in sensor technology.