Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S6000

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Nikon S6000, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the S6000 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was manufactured 13 months later than the S6000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 300 HS being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S6000 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the ELPH 300 HS grades versus the S6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6000. The entire galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Nikon S6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 300 HS provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Nikon S6000 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon ELPH 300 HS versus Nikon S6000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ELPH 300 HS and the S6000.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and S6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ELPH 300 HS and S6000.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S6000 to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer ELPH 300 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.