Canon ELPH 300 HS vs Nikon S70

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon ELPH 300 HS and Nikon Coolpix S70. The whole galleries are provided at Canon ELPH 300 HS Gallery and Nikon S70 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.