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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
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Canon ELPH 300 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Additionally referred to as IXUS 220 HS
Nikon S70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 97 x 61 x 20mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the ELPH 300 HS (12MP) and the S70 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 300 HS was announced 19 months after the S70 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ELPH 300 HS grades against the S70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 300 HS over the Nikon S70

 ELPH 300 HS S70 
ReleasedFebruary 2011August 2009More modern by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S70 over the Canon ELPH 300 HS

 S70 ELPH 300 HS 
Display size3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution288k230kCrisper display (+58k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S70

 ELPH 300 HS S70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon ELPH 300 HS has got outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Nikon S70 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

Compare the Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the ELPH 300 HS vs the S70.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ELPH 300 HS and S70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 300 HS and S70.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images but you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher ELPH 300 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S70 Portrait photography advice
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features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Street photography with Nikon S70
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (160g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon S70 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S70 Travel photography highlights
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has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
56
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (160 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 300 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon S70 Landscape photography information
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon ELPH 300 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S70
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
30
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others (160g)
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Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon S70
 Canon ELPH 300 HSNikon Coolpix S70
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon ELPH 300 HS Nikon Coolpix S70
Also referred to as IXUS 220 HS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-02-07 2009-08-04
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology Expeed
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 288 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II G TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 141g (0.31 lbs) 160g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 97 x 61 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-4L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $250 $290