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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33
Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4100 front
Portability
99
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100 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
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Alternate Name is IXUS 220 HS
Nikon S4100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • n/ag - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Introduced February 2011
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the S4100 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was revealed at a similar time to the S4100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ELPH 300 HS matches up vs the S4100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Nikon S4100

 ELPH 300 HS S4100 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4100 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 S4100 ELPH 300 HS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S4100

 ELPH 300 HS S4100 
IntroducedFebruary 2011February 2011Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS offers outside 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 S4100 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Check out the Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS against the S4100.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and S4100 is 96 and 99 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and S4100.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S4100 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S4100 Portrait photography highlights
27
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S4100 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S4100 as a Sports photography camera
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (190 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S4100
58
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
has focus via touch
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (190 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S4100 Landscape photography factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Vlogging details
Nikon S4100 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
33
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S4100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S4100
 Canon ELPH 300 HSNikon Coolpix S4100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Nikon Coolpix S4100
Also called as IXUS 220 HS -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-02-07 2011-02-09
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 pounds) -
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 190 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL19
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
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $140