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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1100pj front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Also referred to as IXUS 220 HS
Nikon S1100pj
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 180g - 101 x 68 x 24mm
  • Introduced August 2010
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was introduced 6 months later than the S1100pj which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS scores vs the S1100pj with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 300 HS S1100pj 

Reasons to pick Nikon S1100pj over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 S1100pj ELPH 300 HS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S1100pj

 ELPH 300 HS S1100pj 
IntroducedFebruary 2011August 2010Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides outer 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) whilst the Nikon S1100pj has measurements of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the S1100pj.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and S1100pj is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and S1100pj.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S1100pj to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon S1100pj
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has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S1100pj Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (180 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography details
Nikon S1100pj Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon S1100pj Travel photography advice
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
61
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S1100pj Landscape photography highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging info
Nikon S1100pj Vlogging info
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (180 grams)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S1100pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S1100pj
 Canon ELPH 300 HSNikon Coolpix S1100pj
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Nikon Coolpix S1100pj
Also referred to as IXUS 220 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2010-08-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141 grams (0.31 lb) 180 grams (0.40 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 68 x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $250 $399