Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3700

Here, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S3700, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and S3700 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was revealed 4 years prior to the S3700 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up against the S3700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon Coolpix S3700. The full galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Nikon S3700 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S3700 has specifications of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the S3700.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and S3700 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and S3700.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S3700 to show extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.