Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S2900

Below, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S2900, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and S2900 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was released 4 years prior to the S2900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the S2900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon Coolpix S2900. The complete galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Nikon S2900 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers external dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has dimensions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S2900 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the S2900.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and S2900 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and S2900.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S2900 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.