Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S6900

The following is a in depth review of the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S6900, both Ultracompact cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and S6900 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was released 5 years prior to the S6900 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the S6900 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS & Nikon Coolpix S6900. The complete galleries are available at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery & Nikon S6900 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS features physical measurements 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 S6900 has measurements of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S6900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the ELPH 300 HS compared to the S6900.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 300 HS and S6900 is 96 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ELPH 300 HS and S6900.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S6900 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged ELPH 300 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.