Clicky

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 300 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.7-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Other Name is IXUS 220 HS
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2011
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The ELPH 300 HS was introduced at a similar time to the S3100 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 300 HS scores vs the S3100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Nikon S3100

 ELPH 300 HS S3100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 S3100 ELPH 300 HS 

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S3100

 ELPH 300 HS S3100 
LaunchedFebruary 2011February 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides exterior 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 S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the S3100.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and S3100 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and S3100.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S3100 to resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography info
26
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Street photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S3100
31
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
32
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging details
Nikon S3100 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S3100
 Canon ELPH 300 HSNikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon ELPH 300 HS Nikon Coolpix S3100
Alternative name IXUS 220 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2011-02-07 2011-02-09
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 141 grams (0.31 pounds) 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 220 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-4L EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD / SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $250 $139